what kind of oil did you guys used when you installed your cams?

 

moly lube ...

if you dont have regular 5/30 that you use with motor.

greg

 

Yep, most cams come with lube for install time. Crower and I believe one other big cam maker recomends dino oil...as in don't use synthetic with their cams.

 

So 5w 30 Mobil 1(reg oil) should be good right?

 

Yep.

 

Sounds right.

 

If you haven't installed them yet though, and they're brand new, you really should try to get some moly lube. It's much thicker than 5w30 and will stick with the cams better than motor oil during the first few critical spins.

 

Tim, I got a new billet Crane cam and they send me moly lube should I apply it right now to prevent rusting or something or leave at is? I know I'm gonna use that when I'm installing the cam but I'm just scared it might rust lol.. I have to wait 1-2 weeks to get this installed cause I'm waiting for my cam gear..


[Modified by 4thGSi, 7:53 PM 9/25/2002]

 

Naw, it won't oxidize much between then and now, unless you're storing it in a saltwater bath.

 

it would also help if you polished cam journals with at least 800 grit sandpaper ... light passes around the journals.

greg

 

Chilled cast iron ? or their steel one ?

 

i used the lube that came from crower with my cams

 

Is the Redline break-in lube thick?....thick like room temp maple syrup?

I'm just wondering if the green stuff I'm using is thick enough.

 

Thick like 70 weight I believe.

 

Yeah, the side of the cam journals are a lil rough on the edges so it's okay to smooth it out?

 

you guy should go out and buy a bottle of Lucas Heavy Duty Engine Oil Stabalizer.........i find it to be one of the best assembly lubes...........once you see this stuff stick to everything you will know what i mean.....