Larry Cavanaugh cavanaugh racing heads

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Re: Larry Cavanaugh cavanaugh racing heads

23 Oct 2024 06:17
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No oil and doesn’t look like any has been in it since he built it sprayed wd 40 in all the cylinders letting it sit haven’t tried turning it over yet probably going to fill it with oil just to get everything lubed again.

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Re: Larry Cavanaugh cavanaugh racing heads

23 Oct 2024 06:56 - 23 Oct 2024 09:59
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No oil and doesn’t look like any has been in it since he built it sprayed wd 40 in all the cylinders letting it sit haven’t tried turning it over yet probably going to fill it with oil just to get everything lubed again.

 
If it were me I would take the cam cover off first before filling with oil, lube the cams before turning the crank over.

If everything is good with cams/pistons then fill with oil. Wouldn't expect there is anything wrong, but I have been known myself to rob a part off a idle engine from time to time.

If there are big cams in it (above .460" lift) you might consider something milder as anything above that requires race springs which don't last long on the street. I doubt its got larger cams in it if it was going to be street/strip engine.
 
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
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Re: Larry Cavanaugh cavanaugh racing heads

23 Oct 2024 14:50
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absolutly good advice

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