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188/220 Camshaft Kit for 1989-1998 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins 12V - Hamilton Cams

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Fitment: 1989-1998 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins 12-Valve engines.
For it to be drop in on a 12valve, you will need no more than .020 Inch piston protrusion and at least .055 Inch valve face depth with a standard head gasket and a 99 intake centerline. . If you do not meet the minimum requirements for piston to valve clearance, don't worry, you can still run an oversize head gasket or cut valve reliefs.
Although this is considered a drop in cam it is important to check clearances

Installation Notes:

To make sure that you have no issues during break-in, follow these few suggestions.
Make sure that the cam has a Liberal amount of quality assembly lube applied
Do Not let the engine start without oil pressure
When this is a new engine, be sure to put a liberal amount of assembly lube in the oil pump and prime the oil filter
Be sure to change the oil after you have done your break-in procedure. When the filter and oil system are already primed, engine will get oil pressure much faster than if the oil is changed at the same time.
Disconnect the fuel system and spin the engine with the starter until oil pressure can be read or until oil is coming out of the rocker arms.
Once oil pressure has been verified, let the engine start and run for five minutes at 1200-1500rpm then shut engine down
Adjust valves then you are cleared to abuse your engine. Enjoy the added airflow
If you need to re-torque or hot-torque the head, do so before adjusting valves. Re-torquing the head changes the valve lash setting, so it is important to set lash last.
Approved oil - required. Use a 15W-40 (or 5W-40 in sub-zero conditions) with adequate zinc, phosphorus, and molybdenum. Thin or low-additive oils don't provide the shear strength a flat tappet needs.

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