TAKING CAM BREAK IN SERIOUSLY

Oct 6, 2025 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN

Additional Cam Breakin Practices

When breaking in flat tappet cams, I place these Rare Earth Magnets on the top of the outer head bolts, and I’ll use break-in rocker arms when the open pressure is high. These and a magnet on the drain plug let me keep an immediate eye on ferrous metal, and I send off used oil for analysis and include the report with any long blocks for sale.

Big Don Kincaid
Big Don’s Racing Engines
Point, TX 

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