Reusing my om603 lifters......

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Well, my reconditioned #22 head is on the engine. Currently waiting for my injured index finger to heal (7 stitches from an angle grinder accident - my own stupid fault). I am ready to install the cam again but was thinking about replacing the lifters, but am really out of money. The lifters I have look good, they aren't dinged up, but I really don't know what to look for (the flat surfaces look smooth, but I haven't wiped them off yet to be really, really sure). I have two sets of lifters, all used, none of which were in the car. There is a third set still in my #14 head which is crack-less and ran pretty quiet (will those fit - or should I leave them in the head)?

Other than cleaning them off with diesel fuel before I install them, is there anything else I should do? I know with the hydraulic chain tensioner has to be primed with oil, but do the lifters need anything?

I get my stitches out on the 21st, but I'm probably going to start putting this all back together this week since I am tired of waiting. Klause (my 300TDt) has been sitting way too long.

Oh, oh - lastly - lubricaion of the cam - I have read that the cam should be pre-lubed. Do I just slather it with engine oil, or use a thicker grease?

Thanks to everyone for the advice !