rustyventure

I installed a new cylinder head and new lifters without replacing the cam. When I started the motor it was running rough and I had a loud tapping noise in the number 3 cylinder area. I thought for sure I had damaged the cam so I decided to pull the head off again and replace the camshaft. The lifters had a lot of wear, even with the assembly lube and only running for a short period of time so I dont think I will ever put new lifters on an old cam again. The interesting thing was number 3 cylinder had never fired. So of course Im thinking I just tore the motor apart for no reason and I only had a fuel or spark issue but the tapping noise was too loud to ignore. Also, any cam suggestions, I want to stay stock or close to it. The only cam I can buy locally is Melling and I dont know if they make crap parts.

cmartin2112

I am acctually considering buying the comp cam setup its like 180 for the "xtreme" version but I know you were looking for something that is OEM. Titanengines.com has a OEM cam for jeeps that runs like $85 or you could always check ebay.

rustyventure

I was looking at the Comp Cams also, CL68-232-4 but they said I need to change the valve springs.

djb383

Go lumpy. LOL

UsmclovesXJ

Shut up and take my money! I want that cam!

rustyventure

That thing sounds mean!

djb383

Yep, it sounds good, but I bet it's far from streetable.

UsmclovesXJ

Nope here in NC that will still be streetable

gpeade

It's all streetable if you know when to keep your foot out of it!

djb383

It would be fun for a day or 2 on the street, after that, it would be miserable on the street (right up there with a spooled rear) and fun only at the track.