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Old 01-02-2013, 09:39 AM
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^^well said.
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I suspect these posts are all opinions (including mine) and not based on any factual knowledge. So you're right, it's the end user's decision.

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While it is fact that lifter bores are not all the same, don't know how much it contributes to the problem. Your guess is as good as mine.
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yes break in the new lifter to the cam just like it was a new cam and lifters set and you should be fine. make sure you use good oil and cam lube . make sure you have everything right when you start it. evcessive cranking can wipe off the cam lube before it has a chance to do its job. when you set the dist in make sure its timed right the first time to avoid too much cranking . dot to dot on the chain you put the dist on # 6,both dots strait up should be # 1. when i do one in the car i set the dist before i put the cover back on so they start the first time without issues of being 180 out or moveing a tooth or 2 when finishing the rest of the reassembly
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