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Sep 22, 2005 | 05:58 PM

02' hawk

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Installing a new cam

I am about to install a new cam tomorrow. Should i use assembly lube on the new cam or just use oil?

Sep 22, 2005 | 06:02 PM

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Just drench the cam in motor oil.

Sep 22, 2005 | 06:26 PM

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Cam lube man use it then brake the cam in and change the oil.

Sep 22, 2005 | 06:42 PM

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Well shouldn't the cam of came with lube?

Sep 22, 2005 | 08:51 PM

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Def use some assembly lube!! Engine builders use it for a reason!

Sep 22, 2005 | 08:56 PM

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I agree with LoPey. You don't need assembly lube with the roller lifters. Oil is all you need.

Sep 23, 2005 | 04:31 PM

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I agree with LoPey. You don't need assembly lube with the roller lifters. Oil is all you need.

What he said.

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Sep 23, 2005 | 08:29 PM

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What he said.

Also agreed, but some engine builders still put assembly lube on, ONLY ON THE CAM LOBES, not the bearing journals. If this is going back together right away and started I would only use oil, but if this might sit awhile, probably lube....oil will run off.

Sep 23, 2005 | 09:12 PM

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oil is fine. Ram it in, fire her up!!

Sep 23, 2005 | 09:58 PM

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From: Little Rhody

I used the Redline lube in a few places, tips of push rods, chain damper, aid to install o-ring (hope I got that right, my startup is tomorrow). The Redline assembly lube has no moly and disolves very quickly into the oil.