Thanks for the advice. Ducati desmo systems are looking good right now. Two strokes, too. Some of these items were done. The high lift intake cam was too big for the buckets. The exhaust cam would work with the buckets so that is why I used it as an intake cam. I do check for rotation when I adjust the valve clearances prior to running the engine. I did keep the idle above 2.000 rpm as advised by Webcam. Kibblewhite checked spring pack length and I was plenty good in that respect.
The old cams were made by the same company and I broke them in using the OEM valve springs. This time, I was using full strength racing springs for break in. Previously I lubed the edges of the lifter buckets with oil. This time, the bucket edges were lubed with break in grease. They rotated, but not as freely as if they were oiled.
The rings are seated and the mineral break in oil has been changed to racing synthetic. This should give better film strength when breaking in the new cams. Also, I will use light springs for break in and the bucket sides will be lubed with oil and not assembly grease. Particular attention will be paid to lifter and cam materials and hardness.
All of my various cam profiles will be measured for valve lift vs degree crank rotation. Then, the head will come off and the damaged parts, head, carbs, filters, etc will be sent to Kibblewhite. They are going to flow test the new carb and filter setup. Then, cam design will begin. The goal this year is to be able to understand all of the terminology and data on the PipeMax printout, to interpret it, and to use it. Learning Egyptian will be easier, but it is something I need to do.
All of this advice is being filed away and it will be reviewed during the year. It is suggested that I go to speed week as a spectator. I might do this.