So the lift on the first two cylinders isn't the same as the others? I'd check them myself, not that I don't trust other mechanics of course. I still don't think that the cam would go 'off' that quickly. : ) Ken Quoting Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>: > Since the cam has to be replaced you might want to use a better aftermarket > cam. A good torque cam would make if "feel" better and should get better > mileage also. Something like a mild Comp Cams selection. Not the Xtreme > models, one of the others. The Xtreme cams don't work with stock springs, and > the Comp springs are way too stiff for street use with regular oil. Don't > forget to use a break-in oil supplement in the first oil, and I always use it > in the first change too. After that it should be fine with regular oil with > stock springs. > > -------------- > Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:42:24 -0500 > From: "Eddie Stakes"<eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Just came back from mechainc's place in another 100 degree heat day, it is > camshaft, #1& > #2 cylinders it appears, just flat. Ironically I drove the car over there > yesterday and > didn't have that popping noise.Still had a noticeable miss, but the loud pop > was gone, > replaced with 'softer' popping thru carb. Someone on amc-list I believe > mentioned 1982s > had some cam issues so looks like engine will come out, valve job done and > hope to be back > on road in it in few weeks. Thanks to all who replied also, > > -- > Frank Swygert > Publisher, "American Motors Cars" > Magazine (AMC) > For all AMC enthusiasts > http://www.amc-mag.com > (free download available!) > > _______________________________________________ > AMC-list mailing list > AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com > _______________________________________________ AMC-list mailing list AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com