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Explorer cam wear - replacement options

63A

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Jun 19, 2006
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I’m rebuilding a 96 Explorer 5.0 for my 72 Bronco and would like some input on the cam wear on the stock cam (see pic)https://www.facebook.com/share/1CmBGR9vcU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
All cam lobes & lifters show similar wear. Is this wear normal & cam good for more miles or get a new cam?

If I need a new cam, I’m thinking CC XE258 but welcome input.

Planned build is:
Stock Exp bottom end (or cam change)
FloTek 203505 (1.94/1.5 valve) heads
Stock explorer EFI (96)
Drake shorty headers
2.5 dual exhaust
Stock 4R70W auto trans
3.50 gears
31” tires
PS/hydroboost PB
Primarily SL- 1000’ around town driving

Thanks
 

ntsqd

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Roller on the lifter is toast, I wouldn't be reusing it. I think that I'd buy a whole set just to be sure.
More curiosity than anything else, any idea how many miles the donor has?
 

904Bronco

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Be sure to check that the Scott Drake headers will clear the 4R70W bell housing...

Roller motor, the cam is usually fine, but as ntsqd said new lifters are needed. Do all the cam lobes look the same?
 
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