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cam lube
I'm going to install a solid flat tappet cam. It will probably be a few weeks from the time I install it until I can fire it up for break-in.
What should I use on the lobes and lifters that won't run off in a few weeks time? The 'red' comp lube is kinda runny. How about a 'moly' grease? I will also be using Brad Penn 30w break-in oil,with zinc. |
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I put on some of the green Sealed Power assembly lube about three weeks ago ... the upside of the lobes are now actually dry. Not just without a layer of lube... they are visibly dry.
Granted this is not cam lube .... I have some CC lube now, and some of that ultra high pressure grease too ...forget what it's called .... something like CM-3. Might try that. My engine will be probably sitting for a year before startup. |
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Red line assy lube!
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Moly grease, TSC has it for about $4 a tube......Cliff
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Moroso makes moly paste in a tube, also.
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Cliff ... that's what I was thinking ... why can't I just use plain old, thick moly grease ... I know for a fact that would still be there in a year.
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Been using it for decades, ZERO issues with it going anyplace no matter how long they sit before being fired up......Cliff
http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...4-oz-cartridge
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If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran! https://cliffshighperformance.com/ 73 Ventura, SOLD 455, 3740lbs, 11.30's at 120mph, 1977 Pontiac Q-jet, HO intake, HEI, 10" converter, 3.42 gears, DOT's, 7.20's at 96mph and still WAY under the roll bar rule. Best ET to date 7.18 at 97MPH (1/8th mile), |
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Thanks Cliff ... you made up my mind for me .... and I think I have a tube of that right on my tractor parts shelf.
Surely a good high pressure moly grease is as good for the first 2 minutes of running as any other fancy lube. After that, it's all about the oil anyway. And yep, I have no doubt that stuff would still be there a year later. |
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I have a tube of moly grease assy lube,sta-lube brand I think.
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CMD #3
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Yep... that's the stuff, I have a tube of that I just bought .... it's pretty thick.
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