edelbrock cam and lifters

[Mikes84GP]

so i dont have to turn on the car and put the rpm on 3000 for the cam to kick in?

I'm gonna take a stab at this and guess you're talking about variable valve timing. No, a SBC does not have that.

A small block chevy is easy to work on, and this job can be done with standard hand tools and a pulley puller for the harmonic balancer. Take your time and watch some how-to videos and understand the purpose of the components you will be working on. You really want to understand what camshaft you're installing to make sure it will match the rest of the engine. Bigger is definitely not better when it comes to cams, and it's a quick way to make a car a pita to drive.

 

[caligbody]

yes im talking about the cam break in

 

[-83MONTESS-]

There should be directions with the cam but for most flat tappet cams you wanna bring the engine to 2000-2500rpm as quick as you can. Its best also to fluctuate the rpms between 2000-2500 or whatever it calls for. Camshafts are mainly splashed oiled which means the oil flying(windage) off the crank and rods is the majority of the oil the cam will see. Higher rpms means more windage which means more oil for the cam. Also make sure you have the right ZDDP additive and the spring pressures arent over 300lbs to ensure safe break in.

 

[caligbody]

ok thank you.. i just wanted to know about the break in. sinCe is my first time working on a engine.. 😢

 

[lilbowtie]

ok thank you.. i just wanted to know about the break in. sinCe is my first time working on a engine.. 😢

Easy some of you guy's - He is a nu-be and actually asking for help. Don't chase him away for that. We all start some where, not born master mechcanics.

 

[jae]

Easy some of you guy's - He is a nu-be and actually asking for help. Don't chase him away for that. We all start some where, not born master mechcanics.

Exactly.

Also I would suggest keeping the reused parts (pushrods, rocker arms) in order so that they can go back into the same position. You can use a couple old egg cartons to keep the rockers in order and either poke holes in it for the rockers or use an old cardboard box. Check the pushrods to ensure any aren't bent and the oil feed holes aren't plugged.

Before attempting read the instructions a number of times then start the install. Also you want to make sure you use the correct sequence in tightening the rockers, again should be in the instructions but in case they aren't you can Google it.

Another tip is if you're inside a garage or space place a box fan in front of the car so the radiator gets plenty of air-flow so the engine doesn't start to over heat during cam break-in.