all stock valvetrain, yes changed the springs, now if the cam is larger than the base circle is smaller....is it normal for there to be a little "lash: in there, gets taken up when the engine is started again and the lifters pump up that lil extra???

ALSO i lost one of the stock keepers, cant find it any where...any one got just one?? stick in an envelope and mail to me?? lol boy do i feel dumb