I definitely want to make use of that article in the future. The main thing I need to do is get my hands on a good dial indicator and adjustable cam gear, but that is a ways down the road. Even if I did that though, I still wouldn't know what the recommended valve lash values are for my cam.

I think you're right though, probably my best bet is to contact the previous owner and see if I can get more info from him. He said he didn't know much about the engine before, but he at least ought to know the shop that did the work.

Also, a friend suggested that if the head has been machined, or has odd head gaskets or something, that this could possibly cause the adjusters to wear like they did. This doesn't quite make sense to me- anybody know if this could be the case?

Thanks again.