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Old 02-24-2002, 06:14 PM
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Good info on turning the motor over. I make sure I start mine and take it out for a ride once per week. In Georgia its cold in the winter but there is always (almost) one day in the week that's sunny and 50 or so. Took it out today as the weather was perfect. Even took the wife with me...

As far as the lifter situation goes here is what I found out from Comp also. The reason I need to be careful is my spring pressure is very high. The cam will be fine but the lifters need to be changed/rebuilt every 1- 2 years (based on my amount of driving and racing). I think what I'll do is buy a new set of Isky's "Red zone" lifter which are just coming out. Better bearing with an oil feed direct to the roller. When its due I'll switch them and rebuild the old ones. Every two years I'll change the springs as this cam profile and 620lbs over the nose will kill them. Another area that needs to be looked at are the Jesel Rocker arms. I'll probably pull the dry sump pan and take a peak at the bearings while I'm at it.

Probably take 2 days "if all goes well"...

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