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  1. 05-25-2008 08:17 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
    I've heard synthetic oil doesn't work well with roller lifters because it is so slippery the rollers don't roll, they just sit there and develop flat spots on them. Is there any truth to that?

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    the roller cam lifters can skid i have used strait weight 40 the brad pen state oil is what alot of guys use. the cam bore center line to the crank shaft main bore can be off making the lifter bores not true .making it harder for good tracking
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