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I just put a new cam in 1984 5.0. I have 3/8 to 1/2 inch end play in the cam with thrust plate and timing gears/chain installed. Lifters are not installed. Is this normal? If not, how do I cure the problem. Cam is correct for the car. Comp cams x268 for hydralic non roller. thanks,Mike

I recently installed a new cam in my 1984 5.0. I have the correct cam for the application. The question I have is, should there be alot of endplay in the cam. With the lifters out, timing chain and gears installed, and cam thrust plate installed, the cam still moves 3/8 to 1/2 inch. Is that...