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CAMSHAFT ADVICE FROM FEDERAL-MOGUL
Camshaft wear is often caused by
cylindrical cam followers, tappets or
lifters creating a load at one edge of
the cam.
Otherwise, always use the engine
manufacturer’s recommended oil. Make
sure the oil pump, filters and galleries
are filled before starting the engine for
the first time, either by:
• Taking out spark plugs or injectors and
cranking the engine until the low-
pressure warning light goes out, or
• Removing the oil pressure detector and
turning the engine until oil leaks from
the hole.
BLUE PRINT OIL FILTERS
Oil filters protect the engine by keeping the oil free from
dirt and contamination during a prescribed service life.
The followers’ domed contact face, and
the cams’ slight taper, are designed to
distribute the load over a wide area.
However, by fitting a new camshaft and
leaving worn followers in place, or vice
versa, the contact surfaces’ geometry
will be affected and premature wear will
occur.
Finally, always follow the detailed
assembly instructions from the
engine manufacturer. More detailed
It is important to lubricate the camshaft
and followers with clean engine oil
during assembly. If the engine is not
going to be used for some time, use an
“Extreme Pressure” lubricant (like AE
Cam Pre-Lube) to adhere to the surfaces
until the engine is started.
information about avoiding premature
wear to new camshafts and cylindrical
cam followers can be found in the
Federal-Mogul Engine Expertise service
engineering bulletin SB2147. For more
information, please speak to your local
FPS representative.
A clean, high quality air filter helps to maintain the oil
filter. Furthermore, clean oil aids cooling by carrying
heat away from pistons, cylinders and turbochargers.
So it’s important to change a vehicle’s filters at regular
service intervals to keep the vehicle functioning at its
optimal level.
Microscopic wear particles, dust and soot from
combustion must be filtered efficiently out to prevent
them embedding in the bearing surfaces, which can
quickly lead to increased engine wear.
With almost 300 different oil filters in range, Blue Print
has filter replacements for a variety makes and models,
including European and Asian vehicles. The filters have
the efficiency and capacity to protect between extended
service intervals.
Other features of Blue Print oil filters include:
• Anti-drain back valve to prevent oil siphoning back to the
pump. This ensures rapid oil pressure on cold starts.
• Accurately engineered bypass valve to ensure oil delivery
on start-up and in the event of a filter blockage.
• Correct performance under cold-start conditions allowing
maximum lubrication and preventing metal-to-metal
contact of bearings and cam gear.
Blue Print supplies only OE matching quality parts,
with first time fit and a three-year unlimited mileage
warranty on parts. Available from FPS via same/next-
day delivery. For more information, please speak with
your local FPS representative.
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VITAL NEWS ISSUE 49