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Does a new cam follower need oiling ?
« on: January 24, 2015, 06:31:48 pm »
So I am going to change my cam follower tomorrow and was just wondering if the new one needs oiling at all?
From what I can see and what I was told, is that it already comes lubricated in the little container is this correct ?

Thanks Alex.
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Re: Does a new cam follower need oiling ?
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2015, 06:41:38 pm »
Correct.... it comes slightly oiled. No need to lube it  :happy2:

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Re: Does a new cam follower need oiling ?
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2015, 06:46:41 pm »
Ok cheers mate
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Re: Does a new cam follower need oiling ?
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2015, 07:22:57 pm »
I dipped it into engine oil when I changed mine. It almost slipped off the end of my finger into the depths of the engine bay, just to let you know.
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Re: Does a new cam follower need oiling ?
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2015, 03:15:02 pm »
I use a little engine assembly lube when fitting them.  If you don't have that then a little engine oil will do, as some come less pre oiled than others.
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