Assembling question. Is it normal to be able to slide the new Cam shaft in too far? Does the timing chain just center it? (I realize I don't have sprocket on fully in pic.)
Lifters do not ride on the center of the camshaft lobes. They are offset to be able to spin the lifter.
No adjustments correct? Also new timing chain seems very tight. I realize all new bearings make quite a difference.
It's blue. It oozed out when I turned the cam a bit. I'll put more assembly lube on the lobes before I install valley pan and intake. But timing cover and oil pan first. It's starting to look like an engine again.
So I was watching a "jack of all trades" video today. At about 25:13 in he concluded a lifter wasn't pumping and was defective. So when I primed my oil pump I don't recall checking meticulously that every pushrod rod had good flow. I am about ready to break in the cam this week. Do I really need to first remove valve covers again and confirm each rocker arm hole oil flow with my priming tool? Or?
No just fire it up and listen for noisy lifters. The priming tool isn’t very effective at getting oil to each lifter, just get it running and you will know very quick if there is an issue. If so stop and investigate.
Not every pushrod will get oil in one spot of engine rotation. It takes a few diff. places BEFORE oil gets to everyone. Tom T.
I seem to remember someone mentioning to run the priming tool while turning the engine over in 90 degree increments to mitigate this? I've also heard the theory that pre-lubing too much will wash away your cam break in lube?
