newbie status here...
Thanks for your responses Gaz and Doc.
Rods: Standard Comp(?). Did not seem bent (table test).
Ends: All at rocker arms side, some at both ends
Lube: Break in JGibbs BR
oil. Amount... dunno, when motor was running, it flicked
oil at us at idle, think every arm working. But, its something I would have looked at more closely. Pressure 50-60 always.
Spin: We checked spin at rest, but not during running motor. And then after lock down, not sure we monitored.
Lifters: Buttom surface still convex, smooth, no real notice of wear.
Nuts: Were lock nuts, changed to polylocks. Polylocks not backed off.
Head: Slot (no guides needed)
So, mech replaced lifters and rods, sent me on my way. I'm now reading about break-in, when using new lifters and old (<300m) cam. I'm anxious... Mech talked me out of it. So, even though may be "too late," may drain and replace with BR
oil, run 2000-2500 at 20mins, and see.
Other tips idea really welcomed, thanks.
DD (CA)