Thanks guys for your replys. The cam was a slightly used cam when I bought it. It is being checked out now, for alignment. I know the bearings were installed properly and I swabbed all oil passages. The cam installed with no problems as for binding. As of now I am still in search of the cause of the problem. Needless to say I am in the need of a 280 hyd. Clifford cam. I am not going to use the one I have whatever the out come. I will keep you all posted to what I find. Thanks