Comp cams xe268h for 318

dartfreak75 said

So I was just reading comps instructions on cam break ins and it says to remove the center coil during break in. Does anyone actually do this or is this just a way to cover thereself in case of a flat cam? If so that is gonna be a pain in the butt. I'm gonna have to either get another spring compressor or pull the heads after break in.

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Yes, it is done by some, in some cases. It helps lower the risks. But, in reality, you can mess up a cam lobe in many ways. My philosophy: if it is a low lift cam, and the spring pressure at max lift stays under 300 lbs, then I personally would not bother. But that is my personal view; YMMV.

Use a moly loaded cam lube and that will help reduce risks too.

There are plenty of lever type spring compressors to do this while the heads are on the engine. Do searches here and you can find some homemade ones.

What springs are you looking at?