Thanks all, good guidance. Since I a retired and have more time than money (or brains) and I have the cam, I am going to put the cam it, slam it back together to drive while I shop for a crate engine. There is a place in OR that sells them for a good price (Salee I think). This way I can use it to tool around for a while. I have been promising myself that I was going to paint it back to original.

OBTW, I have been reading posts about adjusting the valves and I had the thought about how you get oil into virgin lifters to ensure that they adjust correctly? Or is just the fact that you take it one turn after contact and the internal spring keeps everything going until it pumps-up?

Anyway, great board--great info. Glad I found it.

john,

1970 Jeepster (real fun)
1972 C20 (old friend)
1996 Saab (Just comfy for long rides)
1998 Jamboree (Escape Capsule)