[Alan Roehrich]

Check your lifters to see that they have the correct 0.002" crown, and a good finish on the face. Then use a good quality molydisulfide lube on the face of the lifter (NEVER on the sides) and the cam lobes. You can also drizzle a good assembly lube over that, and a good quality mineral based oil. Use springs that have no more than 200# OPEN pressure, and about 50#-75# seat pressure. Use a good quality break in oil, Brad Penn, Lucas, Driven, Royal Purple, etc. Have your lash/preload set correctly. Have the engine set up to start the instant you try, meaning the fuel bowls are full, the ignition is properly spark timed, etc. Make sure you have the tools handy to set the timing engine speed, etc., and make sure you can cool it. Start it, make sure it goes to 1500-2500 RPM, vary it every 2-3 minutes, and run it for 30 minutes.