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Mart · 03-06-2018, 08:49 AM

Ok, I guess the thread has been derailed, but I suppose it boils down to this. As a private individual, you can just give it a go. Used cam, mismatched lifters. You weigh up the risk. As said it's a crap shoot. Like Ron said, stock cam, light spring pressures you may be all right. But a professional engine builder could never recommend that. He has to recommend something that will work 100% as it goes to the customer.

I've just fired up an engine with a good used 59A cam and the pick of my used French lifters. With the (notoriously) soft French valve springs I'm crossing my fingers and trusting that with just a little bit of luck it will be ok.

A professional or anyone building the motor for someone else can't afford to do that. Too risky. His name as a builder is at stake.

So wish me luck.

Mart.

03-06-2018, 08:49 AM	#32
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,745	Re: Used camshafts Ok, I guess the thread has been derailed, but I suppose it boils down to this. As a private individual, you can just give it a go. Used cam, mismatched lifters. You weigh up the risk. As said it's a crap shoot. Like Ron said, stock cam, light spring pressures you may be all right. But a professional engine builder could never recommend that. He has to recommend something that will work 100% as it goes to the customer. I've just fired up an engine with a good used 59A cam and the pick of my used French lifters. With the (notoriously) soft French valve springs I'm crossing my fingers and trusting that with just a little bit of luck it will be ok. A professional or anyone building the motor for someone else can't afford to do that. Too risky. His name as a builder is at stake. So wish me luck. Mart. Last edited by Mart; 03-06-2018 at 08:54 AM.