Description
Crower camshaft 50229 for Rover V8 engines is our personal preference for more torque and a more powerful V8 engine. Not suitable for engines with the Serpentine front cover where an ignition distributor cannot be installed. The valve lifter (preload) must be adjusted by mounting shims under the rocker shafts. These shims are also available in our shop via this link ;
Assembly instructions: ALWAYS fit new valve lifters when fitting a new camshaft; CRO66050-16 . Run in the camshaft with fresh 10W40 oil with zinc additive; COM159 . Check the quality of the push rods; if in doubt replace; 603378. Usually the timing also needs to be replaced; the chain always shows play; replace the entire set for CLOC-3003K or the even better quality CLO9-1132.
For the correct running-in of new valve lifters, camshafts and reconditioned engines we have described a running-in procedure; it can be downloaded HERE .