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

Yeah man. Pull it out and send them the cam and lifters. they can assess the degree of damage to the cam and fix you up. It will only cost you shipping and a little extra wrenching. pull the rad and the grill (if needed) and the cam will slide out the front. While you are at it, drop less than $50 on the magnum chain tensioner...money well spent and it bolts in in place of your cam plate.
P5007709
http://www.jimsautoparts.com/mopar_performance_dodge_truck_magnum_engine_parts.htm

Um. I wouldn't buy from that vendor.
You can get it from Mancini for $39.95 plus shipping.
http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/timchainten.html