Joe H,
Thank you for the breakdown of the pitfals when using a used cam and lifters. Based on the lack of filtration in the 235, it's definatly a do not do type of risk. I didn't know, so I asked.
Also thanks for the link and advice for sleaving the lifter bores.
When I took my engine apart I noticed the wear and pitting on the cam, it did not look good to me so I planned on purchasing a new cam but had no Idea of what to get. So I used it as an oportunity to learn about cams and what they do.
So far I have learned a lot.
I was speaking with a local engine builder about a place here in kansas city to get my lifters resurfaced. He told me the issues they had was more on the camshaft quality vs the lifters. And from calling multiple places, aparently no one in KC resurfaces lifters. So far... I'm still calling around. I did find a company that does babbit bearings.
Bad cam quality, bad lifter quality. So as far as I can see, buy from a reputable source, follow propper break in procedures and roll the dice.
My intent for my engine as far as the cam and lifters go is either Melling CCS5 or CCS6. With my level of knowledge it's a coin toss at the moment. But I'm learning and I'm in no hurry to purchase. As for lifters I am weighing the pros and cons of resurfaced or purchase new from a reputable dealer
Chris.
