Cam wear

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by jon-p, Nov 6, 2020.

  1. Jim Nichols

    Jim Nichols Well-Known Member

    Another thing, you need a minimum of 130 lb valve spring at installed height for a roller cam.
     
  2. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    Those V6 rollers lighten the valve train over the longer, linked lifters. Might be be nice on a 350.
     
  3. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Good choice on going roller!
    As Jim pointed out the 335 is for the blank core, you still have to pay for the grind, its an expense, but worth it.
    On the lifters, dont dick around with trying to save a few bucks, call TA and have them set you up with the JOHNSON roller lifters, the Morels are GARBAGE!
    When I went roller with my 350, I had the Morels, they took forever to pump up, then they'd bleed down, pump up again, bleed down, it was random, I called TA and ordered the Johnsons, quiet as a church mouse! Even after sitting long periods.
    I spent over a grand on roller lifters, The JUNK Morels, then the AWESOME Johnson lifters.
    I hope others learn from my experience.
    The Morels say TA Performance on the link bars. IMG_3734.JPG IMG_3735.JPG IMG_3760.JPG IMG_3761.JPG
    The Johnsons have the black on 'em
     
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  4. 72gs4spd

    72gs4spd Well-Known Member

    I agree with Mark. It’s the same direction I went with my 350 build.
     
  5. Mart

    Mart Gold level member

    215's must be shorter than 350's...
     
  6. Jim Nichols

    Jim Nichols Well-Known Member

    The Johnson link bar will work in the 215. The Morel oil hole is too high like the Chevy. The V6 lifters are like the factory setup in newer motors but unfortunately there is no cheap factory roller cam like in other motors.
     
  7. Jim Blackwood

    Jim Blackwood Well-Known Member

    Has anybody put a roller cam in a 300 or 340?
     
  8. jon-p

    jon-p Little olds

    Okay, so if I work out a spider, the Chevy 3.1/3.4 roller lifter works; or go with the link bar Johnson’s.
     
  9. vonhef

    vonhef Well-Known Member

    I would also have the camshaft fit to use the bronze spacer for the wear surface against the front of the block.... if you are going to use the roller cam
     
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