Fresh engine, wiped cam? Tick? (new pics added)

yes

sorry, but those lobes don't look good

what does your engine builder say?

I would mos def check pushrod length. your cam specs have next to no effect on the pushrod length. the exception being reduced base circle cams.


is your builder a chevy guy? while chevys have plenty of other problems, the pushrod length is not critical on mild engines because if they are close, you can adjust it with the rockers. Ours either need to be shimmed up (if they are too long) or use longer push rods if they are too short. Yours are not too short.