Cam install question
03-13-2004, 08:53 AM
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Cam install question I'm installing a cam in a spare LS1 engine, that I have. The engine will probably not be going in the car anytime soon. (I hope) Should I use just Mobil 1 to lube the cam during install, or go with the assembly lube? My concern is, that after a period of time, the oil will not leave enough of a film to properly lube the cam, when it finally is started, at some point in the future.
03-13-2004, 12:32 PM
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Good question. If the engine is out of the car, why not wait until you are closer to installing the engine to put the cam in? If the engine is out, it will only take a couple hours to put it in and get everything buttoned up...then you wont have to worry about the oil running off.
Otherwise, I guess I would use assembly lube, but you'll have to see if there is a specific kind to use so it doesn't gum anything up....
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Otherwise, I guess I would use assembly lube, but you'll have to see if there is a specific kind to use so it doesn't gum anything up....
My $.02
-Mike
03-14-2004, 07:43 AM
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Use a quality assembly lube and you should be fine leaving the engine setting. Also don't tighten the rockers if you're gonna leave the engine setting. The oil in the lifters will bleed out and the pushrods could possibly bottom out in the lifters and damage them.
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Originally Posted by Greg_E
I'm installing a cam in a spare LS1 engine, that I have. The engine will probably not be going in the car anytime soon. (I hope) Should I use just Mobil 1 to lube the cam during install, or go with the assembly lube? My concern is, that after a period of time, the oil will not leave enough of a film to properly lube the cam, when it finally is started, at some point in the future.
