DAVE,
Thanks for the feedback

I cant be 100% certain the heads have never been touched, although it would have been a while ago if they were. It's run for a long time with stock gear and "possible" shaved heads. And no, I didn't check the preload prior to removing the old bits. Another option with resetting the geometry is shimming the rockers.

The "Part Number" for the lifters is SPHT969R, which I would assume is the speed shops number.

I "drowned" the lifters in 20w-50 engine oil , with comp cam run-in goo (comes with the cam) on all mating surfaces.

I ASKED for standard lifters, but now have to pull the motor down again. I wont start the engine until I have confidence in the set up. The cam will be run in as specified, and the oil will be changed after break in.

The failure, age, lack of use etc. I'm not overly concerned as it's a stock engine and its a known issue with the 308.

The car gets much better care than it received just prior to being mothballed 13 years ago.

Chrisp

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The oil pressure has always been good (based on the dash gauge!).
And yes, it looks like the original one.

Chrisp