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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Lifter preload ?

I'am going to put a cam in for more torque.I hearing about a shim kit for pre load or convert to roller rocker.What will be the problem by just replacing the cam? 79' 460.This has been one hell of a learning experenice.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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If you don't have the proper amount of pre load the cam will wear out quicker and may even wipe a lobe out during break in. The shim kit is the easiest way to do it for non adjustable rockers. I have used the ones from Crane.
 
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Thanks.
I can get the cam,lifters,guide plates,studs and rockers for around $580.I just don't know if I want to go that route and money.If you want to play,you got to pay.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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If it is something you just drive I wouldn't go to the trouble. For the money spent your not gonna get any noticable power increase. Use the money elsewhere. What heads does your motor have on it?
 
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I haven't look yet,what ever is common with a '79.The motor hasn't been replaced.
 
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heads are d8ve
 
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