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08-21-2002, 07:54 PM

ScottyG

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Cam install question

I'm about ready to swap my cam. I was wondering what I should lube the cam with... regular motor oil? or assembly lube?

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08-21-2002, 07:56 PM

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Re: Cam install question

I just uesd a thicker motor oil 15w-40 mobil 1 syn.

I heard assembly lube was bad for the oil pump.

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08-21-2002, 09:18 PM

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Re: Cam install question

Just regular motor oil will be fine. I normally just use Valvoline 10w-30.

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08-21-2002, 09:51 PM

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Re: Cam install question

I used normal motor oil.5w30 valvoline oh and some 5w30 mobil.I ran out of the valvoline. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

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08-22-2002, 07:38 AM

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Re: Cam install question

drowned mine in 10w-30

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08-22-2002, 01:34 PM

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Re: Cam install question

Thanks for the help.

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