440 problems/quenching?/advice needed

Hydraulic lifters on a solid cam? I don't think that would run very well. haha.

I am using a factory electrictronic distributor with factor style electronic ignition. As far as the timing goes it doesn't much matter at this point because I have the wrong combination of valve train parts. Big cam without adjustment with pushrods that are much too long = disaster waiting to happen. I have moved the distributor as far as it would go either way and it doesn't change a thing. Once I get a cam that will allow me to run valve train I have, I will take a timing light to it and set it the correct way.

I do have to agree with you rusty. That cam has really good specs and I am sure with the right valve train and heads it would be a power house. I would rather have a bit lower duration though. This cam isjust a bit choppy for my taste lol.