Dominik,
I apologoze for being so slow to reply to your post. Thank you for your interest. I did not measure the lift of the lobes with calipers. But I did watch the rocker arms and feel them with my hand as I turned the engine over. Both intake and exhaust valves looked to move normally after the lifters were replaced and adjusted correctly. I have had a vetern mechanic who also taught automotive arts in high school, two expirienced mechanics and a retired jet mechanic look at the head, valve and piston. All say they have not seen anything quite like this. I have given up.
Financially a crate V8 engine will probably be the best choice. Our teenage boys think that this is a great idea, but I like the simplicity of the old 6 cylinder Chevy.
Let me know if any one in Gemmany might need this old 6 cylinder engine for their Cobra. I would be glad to send the pieces to them.
I would even be more glad to give it to someone to put in a Cheetah
My great grandfather came from a small town not far from Stutgart. Several of his borthers and nephews followed him. The last German-born Yeager who I personally knew, was Wilhem Yeager. He died about 10 years ago. He used to work with us when we filled Uncle Frank's silo when I was a boy. He felt that he was the only one who could make the mud right to seal the doors. Some of Dad's family still comminicate with the Yeager's in Germany but I do not know them.
Rick