<VV> CORVAIR CAM GEARs

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i am running a 140 PG block , cam , crank , that i did not split because it 
 LOOKED clean and new , crank journals measured stock. it runs great (110 
heads)  , has great oil pressure , but valve train noise can not be calmed 
down. it  sounds like all are loose, but not that loud. i guess cam gear might 
be the  issue. i will tear into it after we are done with car club stuff 
for the season.  i will be interested in finding the problem. the other motors 
i put together are  all quiet.  only way i can describe it , is like a 62 
vette fuelie i had  with solid lifters years ago.
i dont think i ever had a bad gear before , but i have heard that a few  
failed where they are pressed on the cam?  probably from motors without  
enough oil changes ...more someday.
regards from vt , tim colson