Found my answer.....thanks very much...........Need HELP on 383 cam install hydraulic flat tappet....END PLAY?

[FASTEDDIE1960]

We don't worry about endplay with flat tappet cams. The lobe taper helps keep the cam in place

thanks much

 

[FASTEDDIE1960]

Since the oil pump drive/distributor drive turns COUNTERclockwise, it sure looks like if anything, it pulls the cam forward.

thank you

 

[zyzzyx]

You're right, the auxiliary shaft turns counterclockwise because it's being driven by the clockwise
turning cam sprocket that is connected by a chain to the crankshaft thats also turning clockwise.
Look at the 45 degree cut on the cam and you can see that it's being pushed rearward.