roller camshafts

Roller Derby: How to Break In a Roller Camshaft

By now, it’s common practice (or should be) to use break-in oil with ZDDP or a zinc additive for a flat-tappet camshaft. But what about roller cams? Any old oil will work for that, right? According top engine builders, ring manufacturers, and cam grinders, the answer is no. And the reason is pretty simple. While the rings

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