Lacking Power Update
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- DGrant09
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Re: Lacking Power Update
Would a cam with about 4,000 miles on it with lifters be of use to anyone - free? These appear to be in good condition.
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With that new cam I would get some oil with some zink in it, like VR1 or something and follow the proper break in procedure.
Tim
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Crower cam lube with Moly in it is way better than VR1 or zink treatments. Moly is a factor of 300 times slicker than zinc as a lubricant.
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Re: Lacking Power Update
Fortunately Crower sent a small tube of their lube recipe and they also say to poor ZDDP over the cam once it is installed, and then coat the lifter areas.
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where do you get ZDDP? I had friend pour STP over the cam yuck.
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Re: Lacking Power Update
I picked these up on base at the craft shop for about 9.00 ea. The manager is great and runs a smart shop! Crower also has them for 10-12.00 a bottle.. Pricey stuff. I am just trying to figure out a way to coat the complete cam after installing it??
Probably coat it and then use the lube they sent before installing it..

Probably coat it and then use the lube they sent before installing it..
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Here: http://www.zddplus.com/Dragon wrote:where do you get ZDDP? I had friend pour STP over the cam yuck.
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Thanks BobbyFord! Bookmarked and we'll check their shipping rates.. Descent prices is a plus.. More $$ for
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Dan

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http://www.jegs.com/i/Valvoline%20Racin ... /-1?CT=999
And for a lil extra safety during break in...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LUC-10063-1/
And for a lil extra safety during break in...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LUC-10063-1/
Tim
1972 F350 flatbed drw c6/390
1967 F600 project truck
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1967 F600 project truck