My thought is you can just replace the cam bearings. But checking the cam journal diameters would be good. If those are worn significantly, then maybe the cam should be replaced.

Jerry's caution about keeping lifters in the same spot on the cam if reused is important.

Last edited by klhansen; 07/27/2026 6:36 PM.

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