nategdizzle Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 hey guys i had my cam reground to 280int 270exh. duration deg. and .465 lift and .008 int. valve lash and .010 exh. on an n42 head..how thick of lash pads do i need...also i have seen some forums about how todays oils dont have enough phosphates or zinc for flat tappet cam break ins..i was wondering what the consensus was on that issue..i know the oil we use in our tractors and semis has a higher phosphate content but i already bought some castrol hd 30w for breaking it in...is there an additive i could use..aslo is there anything i should be aware of when i start my engine for the first time that will save me some headaches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nategdizzle Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 ok, well i just looked into setting up my cam and its a bit more in depth than i had thought it would be..i should have known ..i didnt take into consideration that i have had a 3 angle valve grind and new valves from arizona z that might change the valve stem height..would anyone know a good place to start with for lash pad thickness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Read BRAAP's post: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=113533 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Also do a search under my name as I just finished this and yes its VERY involved and time consuming to do it properly. I just finished setting up a Web Cams into my P90. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nategdizzle Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 i talked to the scott at delta camshaft and he said .160 was the place to start from..i was wondering how many of what sizes over and under i should plan on ordering...also where can i get some of that "blue stuff" for checking my wipe pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Don't use blue stuff. Use a sharpie or any permanent marker, and just cover the whole rocker pad with ink. It doesn't smear like the blue stuff, so it's easier to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Just start with a 0.160" and a feeler gauge cut up and slipped under the lsh pad as per BRAAP's post. I was OK using the Prussian Blue, it can be ordered from Jegs you only need one tube. But like Jim said and BRAAP does as well, prefer the Sharpie, some even use quick drying spray paint. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rztmartini Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 wouldnt machinist's blue (blue dykem?) work? it dries like the sharpie too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 wouldnt machinist's blue (blue dykem?) work? it dries like the sharpie too... Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nategdizzle Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 i know that ideal cam timing specs change from car to car but with my ported polished n42 head 8.47cr, ported intake and exhaust manifold 3in dp and exhaust t3/t40b turbo and ect. about how much cam advance should i set my cam up at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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