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12-04-2024, 10:44 PM
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[QUOTE=Jimbobeast;6539233]Not Rhoades lifters this time or ever again.*
Butler wanted to sell me roller hydraulic lifters which would mean several modifications and $2300 that I'm not looking to do. The new cam will be extra gently broken in with Break-In oil, extra zinc and a lot of bourbon. The specific bourbon will be selected after a rigorous research progect which is ongoing. Beer will be the catalyst of choice for the dismantling/reassembly of the car. I'm Last edited by 68WarDog; 12-04-2024 at 10:52 PM. |
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12-05-2024, 05:52 AM
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Factory RAIV springs has 115 lb @ 1.812" installed height and about 340 lb open @ 1.2913".
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12-05-2024, 07:39 AM
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Yeah that's pretty typical flat tappet stuff. I break in cams with that frequently with no issue.
So if those springs are correct and installed properly your problem is elsewhere. Possibly sitting for 10 years before starting the engine and frequently turning the engine over might be concerning. Was there any break in lube left on the cam? |
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