litch2004

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is there anything in particular that i need to put on my cam bearing mating surface (on cam) before installing it? Or do i just install this as it comes?

Hawk40

never done one..but ive always seen people use oil very generously taking ur time

RamAir95TA

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You must use plenty of motor oil or assembly lube. I've used both.

litch2004

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Ok that answers the main question but the other on is that i am installing it now to get everything ready but my heads will still not be ready for a little while. Is it okay to go ahead and still install it now while i wait on the heads?

ADM

It won't make a difference

litch2004

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good. time to cut down the dowel and install it and the timing set.

gregrob

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Order some Comp PN 103. Thats their assembly lube. Its good and sticky and will set on the bearings / cam until you start it up, whereas oil might drain away over time if it sits there for a couple weeks etc.

ss.slp.ls1

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I've used both oil and assembly lube. What I usually do is use a priming tool and prime the engine with a high speed drill until I see oil coming out of all the pushrods. Then I bolt everything back up, wait for the rtv sealing the intake to set, then I fire it up. Usually it's open headers late at night...neighbors love me.