Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

420am · 11-24-2009, 06:15 PM

Going in my Vortec headed 350.

He wants $50

Camshaft, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 284/284, Lift .458/.458, Chevy, Small Block, Each

Part Number: LUN-00016

Guy says they have about 100 miles on them before the truck they were in was totalled.

dwcsr · 11-24-2009, 06:24 PM

Its only a steal if he marked the lifters in the order they were on the cam. Otherwise its $50 worth of cast iron.

420am · 11-24-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Its only a steal if he marked the lifters in the order they were on the cam. Otherwise its $50 worth of cast iron.

They are marked.

"IT IS BROKE IN THE LIFTERS ARE MARKED AS FOR POSITION"

big_al_71 · 11-24-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 420am

They are marked.

"IT IS BROKE IN THE LIFTERS ARE MARKED AS FOR POSITION"

then it is definetly well worth it....

Bob 68327 · 11-24-2009, 06:48 PM

In That case I would say go for it . I would reccommend that you buy some Lunati cam lube or Isky is what I use and lube it up like it was a new one when you put it in .

**slomotion** · 11-24-2009, 07:22 PM

Hate to go against the tide, but I wouldn't do it. After all the time and effort to install, the gaskets, and the fear factor, there's no guarantee that you won't wipe a lobe, then you'll have to do it all over again. Better to spring for new in this case. Why did the PO take it out?
"You get what you pay for."
Just my $.02

420am · 11-24-2009, 07:22 PM

For safety sake what do you guys think about buying new lifters? Trust that he got these marked in the right order.. or go safe and drop another $70?

420am · 11-24-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

Hate to go against the tide, but I wouldn't do it. After all the time and effort to install, the gaskets, and the fear factor, there's no guarantee that you won't wipe a lobe, then you'll have to do it all over again. Better to spring for new in this case. Why did the PO take it out?
"You get what you pay for."
Just my $.02

Yeah, see my last comment about new lifters.

They were out of a 350 he had in an S10 that got totaled 3 days after the cam was installed.

Sinister · 11-24-2009, 07:35 PM

I would go with new cam as well.

**slomotion** · 11-24-2009, 07:45 PM

Just curious, did the engine get broken? Why just pull the cam?

Your last comment about the lifters and my post hit the board at the same time.

420am · 11-24-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

Just curious, did the engine get broken? Why just pull the cam?

Your last comment about the lifters and my post hit the board at the same time.

I think he's going a different direction. It looks like a friend of his had this motor, did a rebuild then hit a cow 3 days after it was done and it totaled the truck. He bought the motor and is going with a bigger cam.

independentcustoms · 11-24-2009, 08:08 PM

I usually only go with used if I know the guy personally. I just don't trust people.

**mikey531** · 11-24-2009, 08:11 PM

I re-used a cam in my race truck and it lasted 26 laps. I would pass on a used cam. Go new and do it once.

420am · 11-24-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by independentcustoms

I usually only go with used if I know the guy personally. I just don't trust people.

Well I did some e-investigating and he has it posted on a forum that he has like 15k posts on as well. Same price, same story. So, that consoles me quite a bit. People generally don't **** where they eat.

420am · 11-24-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey531

I re-used a cam in my race truck and it lasted 26 laps. I would pass on a used cam. Go new and do it once.

This will be my first cam install.. worst case scenario it's just the practice run.

420am · 11-24-2009, 08:15 PM

I pulled the trigger on it. For $50 I guess I'll roll the dice and hope for the best.

Thanks for the advise though.. hopefully I won't be cursing myself later mumbling about some of you being right. Wouldn't be the first time.

11-24-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? Going in my Vortec headed 350. He wants $50 Camshaft, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 284/284, Lift .458/.458, Chevy, Small Block, Each Part Number: LUN-00016 Guy says they have about 100 miles on them before the truck they were in was totalled. __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)

11-24-2009, 06:24 PM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? Its only a steal if he marked the lifters in the order they were on the cam. Otherwise its $50 worth of cast iron.

11-24-2009, 06:48 PM	#5
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? In That case I would say go for it . I would reccommend that you buy some Lunati cam lube or Isky is what I use and lube it up like it was a new one when you put it in . __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

11-24-2009, 07:22 PM	#6
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? Hate to go against the tide, but I wouldn't do it. After all the time and effort to install, the gaskets, and the fear factor, there's no guarantee that you won't wipe a lobe, then you'll have to do it all over again. Better to spring for new in this case. Why did the PO take it out? "You get what you pay for." Just my $.02 __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

11-24-2009, 07:22 PM	#7
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? For safety sake what do you guys think about buying new lifters? Trust that he got these marked in the right order.. or go safe and drop another $70? __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)

11-24-2009, 07:35 PM	#9
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? I would go with new cam as well. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 11-24-2009 at 07:35 PM.

11-24-2009, 07:45 PM	#10
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? Just curious, did the engine get broken? Why just pull the cam? Your last comment about the lifters and my post hit the board at the same time. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

11-24-2009, 08:08 PM	#12
independentcustoms Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 133	Re: Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? I usually only go with used if I know the guy personally. I just don't trust people.

11-24-2009, 08:11 PM	#13
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 791	Re: Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? I re-used a cam in my race truck and it lasted 26 laps. I would pass on a used cam. Go new and do it once.

11-24-2009, 08:15 PM	#16
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: Used cam, lifters and pushrods for a steal.. should I? I pulled the trigger on it. For $50 I guess I'll roll the dice and hope for the best. Thanks for the advise though.. hopefully I won't be cursing myself later mumbling about some of you being right. Wouldn't be the first time. __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday) Last edited by 420am; 11-24-2009 at 08:16 PM.



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