Used camshafts

[Mart]

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.

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

Hi Guys. I haven,t punched keys in quite a while. I just want to say i been building Flatheads for 70 years and used alot of Cams. Pete has built cams for me for a long time and I love all of them. The Potvin 425 Eliminata in my dragster is awsome. I want to thank Pete for the cams he has ground for me. Walt