“Wiped Cam Reveal”

So, so far it’s any number of likely reasons: bad lifters especially from a particular “era” from overseas or elsewhere, improper break-in, the lack of adequate zinc and perhaps other additives in the oils being used. Other possibilities would be cam core quality and how the cams were ground. Then perhaps engine issues relating to lubrication delivery issues, assembly, component selection and possible incompatibility etc. Back in the early/mid 80’s I and a few buddies had various cars and combined we used a Direct Connection 280/474 hyd (440) a Comp Cams solid
marketed as some variable duration via loose/tight lash changes iirc (FE 390) an Isky hyd Super Cam unkn specs (Ford 302) a solid Lunati max wedge cheater (440) even a JC Whitney hyd (Chevy 350) and in the mid 90’s an Erson hyd in a B block 400. Just lubed them with the lube provided, used STP oil treatment, or CRC assembly lube. Some guys used “motor honey” Nobody ever wiped a cam. Lube it up, slide it in. I think there was more concern about nicking cam bearings, and keeping the engine cool during the break-in. We’re talking 17-25 year olds during those days with limited knowledge or experiences yet nobody experienced this wiping crap. :eek: