460 Cam /Lifter Failure Again, HELP!

[Mohuska]

Duke,

I too had my first 460 motor that crapped after about 300 miles. I found a guy named Arron Johnson at Bad Ass Racing that built me the 460 motor (actually a 522 now) I have now and it is truly awesome.

Arron also has a complete line of power building videos that he has prepared and distributed. I don't know of anyone who knows more about engines than him.

He also builds and ships motors all over the country. Check his web site out at www.badassracing.com

Mike

[duke]

I located in Southeast Wisconsin.
Tried two cams in the first block then had a new short block built up assuming there was a alighment issue. Transfered the heads and intake. Did check the push rod length after the first failure.

[blykins]

A severe loss of a cam can take out a crank by allowing the oil pump to pump metal shavings throughout the engine. Metal shavings in the oil feeding the main bearings will cause a lot of problems.

[Rick Parker]

There are a lot of sub par lifters in the market place too. Improper heat treat and soft materials. Choose wisely. I have also noticed that Comp Cams is offering a tufftriding process now for their cams.