88 Ram 250 318 Roller Lifters?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by doug, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. doug

    doug Guest

    Hi all, just confirming that my 88 Ram 250's TBI 318 has roller
    lifters as there's less zinc etc in motor oil these days?

    Thanks!
     
    doug, Feb 24, 2008
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  2. doug

    doug Guest

    Nobody?
     
    doug, Feb 26, 2008
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  3. doug

    Steve Guest

    The 318 went roller sometime around 85, your 88 should have a roller
    cam. But even if it doesn't, modern oils are just fine for such a mild
    low-lift cam with soft valvesprings. The zinc scare is somewhat
    overblown- its only a real problem with huge muscle-car cams that
    require concentric valve springs with astronomical spring pressures.
     
    Steve, Mar 2, 2008
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  4. doug

    doug Guest

    Thank you...
     
    doug, Mar 3, 2008
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