DucatiRod
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01-12-21 03:00 PM - Post#2811936
I see Crane Cams wants you to use mineral spirits to clean their cams prior to installation. How about Brake Clean, which is what I already did, before I read! Do I need to start over, or what is the general consensus ?? I did use the Molly Lube supplied~
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 grumpyvette
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01-12-21 04:10 PM - Post#2811942
In response to DucatiRod
the reason you clean the cam before covering it with the moly lube is the waxy shipping protective coating must be removed prior to the moly application so the moly can soak into the metal micro surface to protect the cams wear surface, and to remove any micro trash that might be stuck to that protective waxy shipping protective coating that was used to prevent rust in storage.(that protective waxy anti rust coating is not an ideal lubricant')
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Edited by grumpyvette on 01-12-21 04:23 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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DucatiRod
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01-12-21 05:08 PM - Post#2811950
In response to grumpyvette
So the idea its more just to get it good and clean, more than what you use. My concern was that they were saying "what to use" & I had used something else. I never lost a cam in the past, and always used whatever I had around (kerosene, carb cleaner, etc.)!
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busterrm
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01-12-21 11:20 PM - Post#2811983
In response to DucatiRod
Your okay I use that too. Just make sure that it squeaky clean when you lube it before it goes in the block. Lube flat surface of the lifter that rests on the cam lobe!
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51 AD 3100
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01-13-21 02:55 AM - Post#2811988
In response to grumpyvette
same concept as buying a new gun. first thing you do is clean it. cosmolene is good for moisture barrier but not for use.
hey grumpyvette, while you're on the subject of assembly. whats your choice of assembly lube, assembly thread sealant , gasket cement/sealer ,and the like...lets say its engine assembly today...whats on your build bench?
and how about break-in oil?
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grumpyvette
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01-13-21 06:58 AM - Post#2811991
In response to 51 AD 3100
a few links and sub links to really help get you started off correctly
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IF YOU CAN,T SMOKE THE TIRES AT WILL,FROM A 60 MPH ROLLING START YOUR ENGINE NEEDS MORE WORK!!"!
IF YOU CAN , YOU NEED BETTER TIRES AND YOUR SUSPENSION NEEDS MORE WORK!! |
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DucatiRod
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01-13-21 09:09 AM - Post#2812000
In response to grumpyvette
I tried to run the above links & Grumpy's site says I have an account, however I forgot my password & the password reset doesn't seem to send the email so I can get it fixed - I did it twice~
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grumpyvette
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01-13-21 09:58 AM - Post#2812008
In response to DucatiRod
you have mail personal message
IF YOU CAN,T SMOKE THE TIRES AT WILL,FROM A 60 MPH ROLLING START YOUR ENGINE NEEDS MORE WORK!!"!
IF YOU CAN , YOU NEED BETTER TIRES AND YOUR SUSPENSION NEEDS MORE WORK!! |
Edited by grumpyvette on 01-13-21 09:58 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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51 AD 3100
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01-14-21 02:49 AM - Post#2812040
In response to grumpyvette
i appreciate it but it says i need to be logged in . so , i cant see anything.
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grumpyvette
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01-14-21 08:49 AM - Post#2812055
In response to 51 AD 3100
register and log on,
its free and its always a good idea,
to have multiple web sites to use as reference
IF YOU CAN,T SMOKE THE TIRES AT WILL,FROM A 60 MPH ROLLING START YOUR ENGINE NEEDS MORE WORK!!"!
IF YOU CAN , YOU NEED BETTER TIRES AND YOUR SUSPENSION NEEDS MORE WORK!! |
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