Well Pat you told me and I didn't listen. I freshened up that 454, new bearing, rings etc and new flat tappet, near stock cam. I went with a Lunati because they had a nice TBI capable cam. It didn't go well. It ground 3 lobes and lifters down like butter. I heard it start rattling and dismissed it for about 5 minutes just because I never really thought it would be the cam..... oh well. After doing some reading I've found that Lunati has a problem with that. I don't know maybe everyone does now but none the less I will go with a roller next time.
Anyway, I'll tear it all down again clean out the crud and replace the bearings. I'm gonna use the Comp Cams CL-11-412-8 lifter and cam kit and 7815-16 push rods. As far as I know the only other thing I need is the button right? How do I go about determining the right length cam button? When I look them up, there are different lengths and shims. This roller cam stuff is all new to me so I'd appreciate the help.
Thanks