Putting a new cam in my 360
It was definitely a concern for me that the lifters I got with the cam had clearly been on the shelf for a while. I lubricated them as carefully as I could, but I never popped them open to look for corrosion/etc. Now that I think I've figured out the source of the issue, I'm less worried about the lifters.
I'm looking at the Lunati Voodoo 262/268. Little shorter duration than the Comp and a higher LSA and more lift.
I just don't know if I can get one in a hurry (and I am in a bit of a hurry).
I'm in a repetitive mood today.
First, get a custom cam. WTF? why buy an off the shelf cam? It's the SAME money but you can't order through the summit. Is that it? GDSOAFB!!!
Second, you need to use a DEDICATED cam lube on the LOBES and BOTTOM OF THE LIFTER. Isky makes it, crower makes it, Racer Brown has their own crap, Torco makes a good one. Do NOT use a moly paste from the parts store or summit. It better GD well say cam lube on it.
Third, get a DEDICATED break in oil. I'm partial to Torco stuff and I use it all the time. Some guys think 8 bucks a quart too much for oil but they drop that on some **** in a cup from Starbucks. The Driven stuff is good to. LAT makes a break in oil but again, it ain't cheep. BTW, how is what you are doing going? Are you saving big bucks yet? Sorry for the Ahole sarcasm but it cost 10 times more to do it twice. Do NOT use an oil additive for break in instead of a DEDICATED break in oil. For one thing, it's almost impossible to get zinc homogeneous in an oil by dumping it in the valve cover. Get the right stuff.
Fourth, use the above mentioned break in procedure. Get the damn thing fired up and at 2k and then vary the RPM from time to time. I should have made a video of my last fire up. I don't think the crank rolled twice and it ran. That's with 145 on the seat, 360 over the nose and a double spring.
I hope this never happens to anyone again, but I'd bet it will. You just can't step over donuts to pick up dog turds and not have a shitty outcome.
Keep us posted how it goes.
I HATE COMP.
I HATE OFF THE SHELF CAMS.
I feel better now. Time to pick up the dog poop and mow the lawn.
