LA 360 used cam new lifters break in procedure

[CHARLES FEARNEYHOUGH]

I'm getting ready to install a cam that has already been used and new lifters. What is the break in process for this type of install. I know the cam is perfect as it is my cam and I bought it new and installed it years back. I removed it and replaced it with a cam that produced torque at a lower RPM due to the fact I was using a 904 lockup transmission at the time. (another story) Recently I found and rebuilt a 76-77 non lockup 904 that works with a HP 3000 stall convertor I have. It's now in the car and works great. Hence, the xe274H cam is well suited for this. BTW, anyone interested in a 1979 lockup 904? Works OK, kick down works but it needs a rebuild.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Same as new cam and new lifters. Soon as it fires, 2500 plus RPM varying from 2500 to 3500. I go 4000, but whenever I say that people start foaming at the mouth scared. It's all about splash lube to the cam and you ain't gonna get that at 1500. lol

 

[CHARLES FEARNEYHOUGH]

Thank you R3! You know, I was born on a Monday but not last Monday too! Hee hee Had to look it up. I'll be pulling the inner spring from the valves. I spent several months in Meldrim, GA optimizing what is now the Interfor Lumber Mill. Learned what a low country boil was and make them now in the NorthWest, delicious!

 

[pt70]

Charles; put a thin layer of camshaft lube on the cam lobes and the bottom of the lifters. That should keep things lubed for a while.

Rusty; Take one of those paint mixers [~ 3'' diameter] that you put in an electric drill. Dip it in a can of paint, remove it from the can, and wind it up to 1500 RPM. This should duplicate a crankshaft spewing oil. Report back with your results.