grumpyvette
retired mech engineer
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/TechNotes/TN7ValvLash.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/pontiacdude428/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)
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
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
ways to turn over the engine WITHOUT the starter
theres large bolts for your ballancer
theres crank sockets
Crankshaft Socket Tool For turning AND MOUNTING Degree Wheels
CRANK NUTS
crank rotaters
flywheel turning tools
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/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=3292&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/TechServ/TechInfo/IECCTech8.html
http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=27019
http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=27015
moroso and TAVIA
http://www.tavia.com/cat0.html
carry most other tools youll need
read thru the links on this old thread
http://www.thedirtforum.com/chevyvalves.htm
http://www.2quicknovas.com/happyvalves.html
http://www.jimcookperformance.com/TechNotes/TN7ValvLash.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/pontiacdude428/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)
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
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
ways to turn over the engine WITHOUT the starter
theres large bolts for your ballancer
theres crank sockets
Crankshaft Socket Tool For turning AND MOUNTING Degree Wheels
CRANK NUTS
crank rotaters
flywheel turning tools
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/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=3292&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/TechServ/TechInfo/IECCTech8.html
http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=27019
http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=27015
moroso and TAVIA
http://www.tavia.com/cat0.html
carry most other tools youll need