How much is too much

[bwaii64]

The engine runs fine, I just decided to check it while the cover was off. I ran my fingers over the cam lobes (mostly to see if I was off the lobe) and didn't feel wear which I would expect to be a rough surface, really sharp edges and sudden contour changes) and they felt ok.

Except for end-play, the bottom end is really tight. Cranks (starts) easily by hand (warm).

[Terry, NJ]

Are you sure that's a Ford engine in there? I cannot imagine how you can even touch the camshaft in a Mod. A engine unless you have the oil pan off. Is this the case?. If you are that far into the engine, then why not take the radiator off and remove the cam, replace the old lifters and put a set of adjustables in the engine.
You'll be much happier in the long run!
Terry



[QUOTE=bwaii64;
I ran my fingers over the cam lobes (mostly to see if I was off the lobe) and didn't feel wear which I would expect to be a rough surface, ).[/QUOTE]

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by bwaii64

The engine runs fine, I just decided to check it while the cover was off. I ran my fingers over the cam lobes (mostly to see if I was off the lobe) and didn't feel wear which I would expect to be a rough surface, really sharp edges and sudden contour changes) and they felt ok.

Except for end-play, the bottom end is really tight. Cranks (starts) easily by hand (warm).

Leave it alone,,, eventually youll need an engine job once the bottom end gives completely out from the excess end play