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Old 04-18-2021 | 07:28 PM
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Built a mark4 496 with a cast Howard’s hydraulic roller cam. Did some thinking and I’m wondering if it will be ok or do I absolutely have to have a billet cam? I’m not racing or running long ranges wide open. I’m a pleasure boater. I don’t see it being a problem but thought I might ask. Twins in a 36ft formula. Thanks.
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Old 04-19-2021 | 06:14 AM
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Hydraulic roller with moderate spring pressures, you should be fine.
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Old 04-19-2021 | 09:46 AM
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Like Tom said you should be fine. Just don’t ever run solid rollers on it as some do.
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Old 04-19-2021 | 10:19 AM
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Ok good deal. Thanks.
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