[Bob ONeill]

The cam followers don't tend to 'fall out' normally. If it was over reved and the valves 'floated' then it's possible that it could have popped out. Another possibility is a collapsed lifter. The best way to reinstall this is to remove the cam and place the rocker back into position. If it's a follower and not a roller 'follower' then they 'must' be put back on the cam lobe that they originally work with otherwise the wear pattern will be different.

Once you get the cam out you can lift the lifters one at a time and measure their height against each other. They should all be about the same height. If that one lifter is shorter then you have identified your problem. Replace all the lifters just to be safe.

 

[Bob ONeill]

I'm no longer in Tallahassee. So, that's a bummer for both of us. Maybe though I can trek up to join you all in the fall at an event. My grand kids are up there and I will be visiting once in a while for sure.

It now sounds like a lifter took a dump more than anything else.

To remove the cam (and change the timing belt while you're at it - why not?) pull the belts and untension the timing belt tensioner. Remove the timing belt and then there are (IIRC) five caps. Remove them and the cam lifts out. DON'T mix up the cam journals. They must go back in order. Order some seals for the cam if you want and replace them too while you're at it. It's easy to strip the threads if you over torque the bolts. Use a torque wrench and tighten them to the proper torque. I'll have to look up that value.

The reverse to reinstall. To 'time the cam' there is a procedure here on Allpar. We'll have to look for that link but if you look / search in the main site for cam timing of 2.2/2.5 you should find it. It is very well done and explains the process very well.

Let me know of you have any more questions. I am bummed that there's another 'tona in the panhandle. You probably need to get to know Jason. He has a second gen 'tona with a 440 wedged into the engine compartment.

Will you be coming to the show in Ocala in the fall? It would be nice to have more Daytonas there. Did you check out the photos of my car? Link in my signature.

 

[Bob ONeill]

You have a roller follower cam and followers. The lifters have nothing to do with the cam wear. If you pull the cam, pull the lifters and because they are roller they are not as prone to wearing the cam in a pattern as normal followers are. So the followers/rockers 'may' be put back in any order but number them just the same and install them back on the lobe they came off.

Next, pump up the lifters manually before you install them to get them full of oil. Install them after you pull the old ones out. Be careful that the big cylinder is the same diameter and height as the ones coming out. Then, once it's all back together pour some oil on the cam just because and crank it. You should be just fine.

If you Facebook search 'Florida Mopars'. They Ron and Mel will hook you up with all the great places for shows etc.

Look at the bottom of my post here and you'll see some links. One is for my blue and the other for my Black Daytona.