Lifter re-ginding or turning

[L78steve]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78steve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just the (constant) load of the oil pump is enough to keep the cam pulled rearward in the block. </div></div>

If that were the case there would be no need for a thrust plate or thrust button on an engine equipped with a roller cam. </div></div>

Exactly. Unless there is a remote oil pump installed. Think about it the angle cut of the pump/Dist. drive gear will thrust the cam rearward.

If I'm wrong please tell me why.