Alright, quick update after doing some digging around tonight. I think the passenger side is ok via compression numbers. all 180lbs or better. Here is where it gets interesting:

I compared the driver side cams with my old head because I could not tell the difference between the intake and exhaust cams on my new head. I also went to PA_JERO's house to look at Lloyd's engine just to verify. I looked at the cam lobes with the pin straight up. Here's what I found:

New head:

Intake cam - Lobe#1&2 = 1 o'clock. Lobe#3&4 = 9 o'clock.
Exhaust cam - Lobe#1&2 = 1 o'clock. Lobe#3&4 = 9 o'clock

Old Head:

Intake cam - Lobe#1&2 = 4 o'clock. Lobe#3&4 = 12 o'clock.
Exhaust cam -Lobe#1&2 = 1 o'clock. Lobe#3&4 = 9 o'clock

Lloyd's head:

Intake cam - Lobe#1&2 = 4 o'clock. Lobe#3&4 = 12 o'clock
Exhaust cam - Lobe#1&2 = 1 o'clock. Lobe#3&4 = 9 o'clock

So it appears Clearwater shipped me a driver side head with two exhaust cams in it. They are identical, and neither cam matches the two other intake cams I have looked at.

So the $64,000 question is: Will having two exhaust cams on the same head F up the valves? I'm going to call Clearwater tomorrow so they can make this right. I hope it is as "simple" as putting in an actual intake cam where it belongs and all will be right with the world for a change. What do you guys think?


1995 Montero SR
2" Body Lift
35x12.50x15 Cooper Discoverer STT
Aisins