In theory the roller cam seems the way to go. I just hope Lycoming is
having better luck with cams than they did with crankshafts.

I don't know where you heard that about Slick mags. They are far
easier to work on than TCM Bendix and Slick has actually improved them
over the years. Slicks have very few ADs against them and the newer
models none at all. I do think that when you add up the price for all
the individual parts that would be replaced at overhaul (i.e. more than
just points and capacitor) you are typically within spitting distance
of the price for a new one.

John Dupre'

wrote:
Well the decision is made. I am replacing my engine (O360) with a
Lycoming factory reman. I have a few questions for the group. What is
the feeling about the new roller cam? They offer roller or regular for
the same $$. Any comments pro or con? The engine comes stock with
Slick mags with the option (more $$$) for Bendix mags. Is there a
preference? I have heard/read that the Slicks are difficult/expensive
to overhaul. Are there any ADs on the Slicks? Right now I have Bendix
mags installed.

Regards,
Jerry