<html><body><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000"><div>Hi All,<br data-mce-bogus="1"></div><div><br></div><div>Well now that spring is here, I am resuming the rebuild of my BJ8 engine. The engine was rebuilt back in 1999, but since I'm doing a full resto of the car, I decided to take a look at the engine. While all other parameters were well within spec, the cam and lifters were damaged. Back then I didn't know much about modern oils and the lack of zinc, and since that's the only part of the engine that didn't do well, I am assuming that must be why.<br></div><div><br></div><div>So I am now trying to decide what to do. I can have my cam reground, or buy new. Since I believe it was already reground and based on the wear, I am thinking maybe new is the best choice. I am looking for stock or mild tune only. <br></div><div><br></div><div>I am not a pro engine builder, but I know the basics and am not new to the process. I know that if I change something like the cam parameters, I need to understand how that affects the rest of the valve train. I looking for guidance on selecting the right components.</div><div><br></div><div>I am considering the Welch DWR8 cam and lifter package. I understand that I will have to machine pockets into the block for valve clearance. I will be having the head rebuilt to basic stock parameters as far as the valve gear is concerned. I need to determine how to select the correct pushrods. Since this cam is drilled to feed oil to the lobes, do I need to make other modifications to support that feature? <br></div><div><br></div><div>So I'm looking for some feedback and recommendations from the list. Has anyone followed a similar path on their 6 cylinder Healey? Any opinions, cautions, or advice would be appreciated. Is this cam my best choice? Also if there are better options to consider I'd like to hear that also. <br></div><div><br></div><div>As usual, thanks in advance for any help.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Dave<br></div><div>64 BJ8<br></div><div>72 XJ6<br></div><div>72 Bonneville<br></div><div><br></div><div> <br></div><div><br></div><div> <br></div></div></body></html>