Check list

Shamrock--WV2NC said
Ok. Adding a few things to the 318 in a few weeks. My dad and brother are coming to give me a hand because I'm clueless. Anyway. Here's what's at the house. I just need to see if I'm missing some kind of grease or gaskets I'm not sure of.

Engine gasket kit
Eddy valve covers and breather
Carb
Carb gasket
Intake
Timing gear and chain set
Cam
Lifters
Springs
Comp cam engine break in oil additive
I believe that's it. Is there a lube to put on the cam before putting it in?
I had another question about intake bolts on a different thread.
Thanks for any help. This all has to get done in a weekend so I wanna be sure to have EVERYTHING I need on hand.

Use this on the cam lobes and lifters: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI6-Llra_P1AIViYqzCh0LvwGyEAQYAiABEgJHGPD_BwE

Great stuff and I've used it on multiple cams with great results. The COMP lube? Eh, not so much. Too runny for my liking. Sticky Crane moly lube > runny Comp cam sauce.

An oil pump priming shaft would be a good idea too: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dcc-4286800/overview/

As far as break in goes, here's what I do... Lucas SAE30 break in oil and a Wix filter. Prime the motor with the shaft (use a drill to spin it), turning the crank over by hand and verifying that oil is getting to the top end of the motor and you have oil pressure. Check for oil leaks (filter, sending unit, etc.). Drop the distributor in and fire the thing up. Remember that if you go dot-to-dot on the cam and crank sprockets then your timing is going to be 180 degrees out when you drop the distributor in and set it to #1. If you're 180 out it'll pop and backfire but won't start. Once it's running it's mostly a waiting game. Check for leaks, monitor temperature and oil pressure. Don't let it idle at first, vary the RPM's some, maybe a few quick revs every so often, and after 20 minutes or so back the idle down and let it idle for a bit then shut it off. At this point I will spin on a new oil filter and go for a drive. After a couple hundred miles it's time for an oil change. I like VR1 because it's fine for old engines with flat tappet cams, but there are multiple suitable oils you could use. My favorite part about cam break in is when it's done and I can relax.

Are you pulling the heads off to change the springs? What cam did you go with?