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Old May 21, 2024 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gerk3
It is running pretty good.
I honestly havn't noticed a big difference in power or anything.
I figured with new camshaft at the very least, I would notice something.
Maybe I need to just do some fine tuning.
Best thing is no oil under her anymore.

My guess, and only a guess, is that time it spent off the engine, may have dried out the diaphragm a little and just needed to be used.
Never felt a seat of the pants difference in a camshaft change. But I was also conservative when buying one, since my engines were close to stock.
 
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