[V8Vairs] I wiped a cam lobe. Now what?

[Bryan Blackwell]

Almost certainly due to a lack of ZDDP.  The new SM "Energy  
Conserving" oils have reduced ZDDP (roller lifters don't need as  
much).  There are several oils out there with enough for flat tappet  
cams, you're looking for about 1200 ppm.  You can get additive  
bottles of the stuff as well.

--Bryan

On Jun 22, 2009, at 8:28 AM, Paul Siano wrote:

> Aluminum Chevy V-8, mechanical lifters and too much spring  
> pressure.  Am replacing with hydraulic roller lifters and more  
> normal spring rates.  Any suggestions for block prep to get rid of  
> lingering metal?  I will pull a couple of rod and main bearings to  
> look for problems. Multiple oil filter changes after it runs?
>
> This happened using Mobil-1.  It has been suggested that it is too  
> slippery to rotate the lifters. Has anybody else heard that?