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Old 03-07-2008, 03:43 PM   #3
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Default Re: Installing roller cam in 1979 302

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Originally Posted by bad289 View Post
Bourbon is correct. The reason for the smaller base circle cam is not to clear anything but to keep from pushing the lifters too high and causing a loss of oil pressure. As I said before check with comp cams as to proper components.
This is correct. If you dont use a smaller base circle cam the lifters actually lift the dog bone.

Ive seen it,
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