Quote Originally Posted by njnova
My engine won't seem to run right since the first start up. I'm wondering if the cam didn't break in correctly and wiped a lobe. What is the easiest way to check? If I dissect the oil filter and don't find alot of metal, would this mean the cam is OK? I followed the reccomended break in procedures on intitial start up. How common is break in failure on a new flat tappet cam?
Does it "pop" out the intake or exhaust?
If it is flat you will hear it.