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Aug 16, 2005 | 04:43 PM

352 blue

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I forgot to locktight the cam and cam retainer bolts I should probably open it back up and do it

Aug 16, 2005 | 05:11 PM

bertha66

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From: Central Oregon

You could, I have never used Locktight on any of the FE engines that I have done. They all are still running after all of these years.

Aug 16, 2005 | 09:37 PM

CrazyAirman

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From: Edgewood, Wa

Quote:

Originally Posted by 352 blue

I forgot to locktight the cam and cam retainer bolts I should probably open it back up and do it

If its torqued properly, it shouldnt be a problem. But if you are like me and worry about such things, its only an afternoon to take care of it.

Aug 17, 2005 | 07:24 AM

RapidRuss

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From: Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Well its always nice to be safe now than maybe sorry later?? LOL.. I have a bad habit off worrying about my rebuilds also..Until they have about 5000 trouble free miles on them....

But I drive most of my stuff like I stoled it too...except the grocery getters!! lol..

Russ