installing a cam, theres bits of info might help
http://www.tavia.com/free_degree_wheel.html
read thru the links on this old thread http://www.thedirtforum.com/chevyvalves.htm http://www.2quicknovas.com/happyvalves.html http://www.jimcookperformance.com/Te...7ValvLash.html http://www.centuryperformance.com/valveadjustment.asp http://www.babcox.com/editorial/us/uhs89720.htm http://www.boostandfuel.com/support/setting_valves.htm http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/87998/index2.html http://www.angelfire.com/fl4/pontiac.../valveadj.html http://www.chevytalk.org/threads/showfla...rue#Post1178811 this may help after doing several comparisons between just installing a cam (DOT-to-DOT) http://www.sytyarchives.com/howto/en...s_lined_up.jpg VS degreeing them in correctly, Im forced to point out that it depends to a HUGE extent on the CAM and how well it meets the specs. while most cams Ive degreed in were well within about 2 degrees Ive seen some that were out of spec significantly (6 degs plus) if your useing a well known brand like CROWER,CRANE,LUNATI,ISKY etc. youll probably be fine, buy a bargin basement kit and your chances get better on problems, but youll still likely be ok. but degree it in correctly and you could easily gain(OR MORE CORRECTLY NOT CHEAT YOURSELF OUT OF, 5-10 hp) if the cams close to correct, if its well out side specs, youll never know it without degreeing it in and youll wonder whats wrong? link to thread keep in mind the cam may be within specs, and the roller chain gears or cam drive gears or the crank keyways ETC. may be out of speck also, thats one reason degreeing in the cam helps find problems http://static.summitracing.com/globa...m-901064_m.jpg summit [color:"red"] $11 [/color] part # SUM-901064 ID ADVISE you spend the BIG BUCKS and get one before you screw up the crank or keyway http://www.superchevy-web.com/tech/0...eTools07_z.jpg ways to turn over the engine WITHOUT the starter theres large bolts for your ballancer http://www.jegs.com/photos/0702352501.jpg theres crank sockets http://www.jegs.com/photos/69727010.jpg Crankshaft Socket Tool For turning AND MOUNTING Degree Wheels http://www.moroso.com/catalog/images/61755_part.jpg CRANK NUTS http://www.jegs.com/photos/8928625.jpg crank rotaters http://www.jegs.com/photos/77866782.jpg flywheel turning tools http://www.jegs.com/photos/55580530.jpg http://www.jegs.com/photos/2494796.jpg and your going to need at least one when you degree in a cam or do a compression or leakdown test http://www.jegs.com/photos/885CP7826.jpg http://us.st7.yimg.com/store4.yimg.c...1751_176561557 http://www.jegs.com/photos/2494796.jpg http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...92&prmenbr=361 this kit comes with a video tape instructions and most of the tools needed its not a bad deal HERES instructions to read over http://www.thedirtforum.com/degree.htm http://www.hotrodder.com/kwkride/degree.html http://www.454ss.com/whitess/Camshaft.htm http://www.cranecams.com/?show=article&id=3 http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/TechSer...IECCTech8.html http://www.moroso.com/catalog/images/61755_part.jpg http://www.moroso.com/catalog/catego...?catcode=27019 http://www.moroso.com/catalog/images...eels_group.jpg http://www.moroso.com/catalog/catego...?catcode=27015 moroso and TAVIA http://www.tavia.com/cat0.html carry most other tools youll need |
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