Putting a new cam in my 360

I think I would be looking at camshaft oiling via the main and cam bearings. Also check the cylinder head oiling from the cam bearings to the heads and valve gear.

Look at the pushrod ends going into the lifters. They are blue from heat. That might be from where the balls were welded on the ends, but it sure does come up a ways. I would be looking at everything with a magnifying glass. Literally.

If that was my engine, she'd be coming back down to the bare block. JMHO.