Finally breaking in the cam FAQ

Ted (5/28/2010) Varying the lash more than just a little bit beyond what’s recommended can do more harm than good in many instances so unless you know exactly what the lobe profile looks like on the opening ramp, it’s best to stick with the manufacturers recommendation at least during break-in.

I see. While increased lash would reduce total lift, thereby reducing open spring pressure and surface stress on cam/lifter, it would also speed up opening (jerk) and increase impact on the ramp. Compromise between either extreme seems indicated.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

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*Hoosier Hurricane*	Posted 15 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Moderators Last Active: 4 hours ago Posts: 3.7K, Visits: 323.2K	Brian: By the time you see oil pressure on the gauge (or the idiot light goes out) the crank assembly will have splashed as much oil on the cam/lifters as they will ever see. John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"
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DANIEL TINDER	Posted 15 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: Yesterday Posts: 1.7K, Visits: 154.2K	Ted (5/28/2010) Varying the lash more than just a little bit beyond what’s recommended can do more harm than good in many instances so unless you know exactly what the lobe profile looks like on the opening ramp, it’s best to stick with the manufacturers recommendation at least during break-in. I see. While increased lash would reduce total lift, thereby reducing open spring pressure and surface stress on cam/lifter, it would also speed up opening (jerk) and increase impact on the ramp. Compromise between either extreme seems indicated. 6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA
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Finally breaking in the cam FAQ

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