I was installing a new edelbrock intake on the 460 today, When i noticed the cam {Comp. 268h} was sitting to far to the back of the engine. Half of the lifters are riding on the lobes, It is so close that the lifters are almost hitting the opposing lobes. How is this possible? {Thrust washer is turned the right way}

 

Call Camp. cam fast ! Hi there Bullardbill. Let us know what you find.

 

I dont know for sure about 1/2 of the lifter. But all 429/460s are designed so that about 1/3 of the lifter is not on the cam lobe. This is like this no matter who makes the cam. It is fords way of constantly keeping the lifter rotating in the lifter bore causing even wear. Hopefully this is all you are seeing. I think that the thrust plate only goes on one way anyhow. Im pretty sure you are seeing a normal condition here. Andy

 

Thanks for the input guys...
I got a reply from Comp. seems this is normal for a 460. Just threw me for a loop when i saw this.

 

Ya this is normal, but good observation, it shows that you are payin attention. Most other people wouldn't take notice.

Nick from the frozen north
1974 F-250 4X4
soon to be 429
dana 60 front and rear

 

I noticed the same thing in my 460 when I went to my engine guy back in May to see the progress of the engine. I was like WTH (what the heck ) and my engine guy told me it was normal.