Misfiring V8

[clive P62]

When i first got my nada it had a bad misfire and would not go past 50 mph. After doing all the usual checks and compressions i removed the rocker covers to check if the rockers were working,guess what, some not moving.
Camshaft completely knackered.
Clive.

 

[PeterZRH]

I was going to say "typical RV8". But that's pretty bad. Even if you weren't misfiring, you wouldn't be moving very quickly!

 

[TyroleanRover]

shock!
What was the milage?

Simon

 

[clive P62]

About 140k previous owner had been using it in the states before i got the car .
Engine had no tappet noise just the misfire and poor performance.
I drove it back from the guy who imported it into this country [ we are talking 25 years ago ] and used a tank full of petrol in just 85 miles!
Clive.