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 Posted: 12-12-2006 01:59 pm
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Judson Manning



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 Mark,

The cams are 'gun-drilled' all the way through to carry oil from the front journal the journals 2-5.  The bolt that retains the cam sprocket and the bolt that hold the rear spacer, are both points for leakage past the threads. 

I tend to use a little blue hylomar on the threads, but you could use orange silicone (very sparingly) as well.

Any commercially available 'Assembly Lube' (or in a pinch, STP oil additive) will provide plenty of protection.  The 'book' only suggests dumping a quart of oil on the assembly before bolting on the cam covers.

Judson