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It doesnt. What I am telling him is, instead of getting many different opinions, get the kit, watch the video and do it himself. Self taught is best anyway.
Ok. Thought maybe comp was showing a different method.
It doesnt. What I am telling him is, instead of getting many different opinions, get the kit, watch the video and do it himself. Self taught is best anyway.
Im doing it like the video above,
Ok. Thought maybe comp was showing a different method.
You have been told to find exact TDC, are the heads still on? If so, You need an insert/positive stop to install in place of the spark plug(w/#1 safely before TDC say 90deg), thenThank you guys im ripping it down now.
You have been told to find exact TDC, are the heads still on? If so, You need an insert/positive stop to install in place of the spark plug(w/#1 safely before TDC say 90deg), then
roll the engine easy w/all the other plugs out up till it just stops. Mark the degree wheel Then roll counterclockwise till it stops again, halfway between that point & the 1st mark
is it-TDC. You could(& should) do this on the damper also to make sure it is marked correctly, or if the ring may have slipped.
I turn them backwards all the time when doing this stuff.
The KEY is you have to go backwards further than the number you are looking for. It's not like the chain is going to go slack or skip a tooth. Going back further and coming back to your number removes the slack from the set up. Not a big deal with a timing chain. Checked afterwards heading one direction, no change in readings.
This is true. But it seems I can do it faster without all that going backwards, using a positive stop deal and all that. Guess maybe I should make a video showing how to degree a cam from the beginning and show exactly how little time it takes. Hell I could even show a gear drive correctly.
Ok so I bought the kit per Rusty Rat Rod's suggestion. As he is more knowledgeable in this than me and im wanting to learn. . received it today. So I will be freezing my coconuts off as it just snowed and is 18*out. But im gonna try it out.Had a neighbor build a Pontiac engine for a street car many years ago. Ran ok , but he knew it should run better. Went thru everything, and then checked the cam centerline. Found the cam was 10 degrees retarded. Figured someone cut the slot for the cam key wrong. So I centerline everything I build now.
Ok so I bought the kit per Rusty Rat Rod's suggestion. As he is more knowledgeable in this than me and im wanting to learn. . received it today. So I will be freezing my coconuts off as it just snowed and is 18*out. But im gonna try it out.
Does the kit come with a dial indicator and mag base or did you already have one?
Glad you are willing to learn. You be happy you did.
I believe that it has a dead stop tool, dial indicator with base, and degree wheel and **** video...
https://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/comp-cams/department/tools-shop-equipment/product-line/comp-cams-universal-camshaft-degree-kits?N=400114+4294951606&SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Default&autoview=SKU&ar=1
It has everything in it. So I tried it on the stock cam and came up 2 * off. The new one is .60 from dead nuts. I think I should leave it alone. LOL unless there is a way to get it perfect.Yes, the Comp kit is nice.......even if some forum heroes think it's Chevy stuff. It works good. Has everything in it.
Oh bought the cam tool too just to be safe im not as steady as I used to be.It has everything in it. So I tried it on the stock cam and came up 2 * off. The new one is .60 from dead nuts. I think I should leave it alone. LOL unless there is a way to get it perfect.
Do it. We need more sticky's around this place. Whatever happend to them? Us dummies learn alot from them.This is true. But it seems I can do it faster without all that going backwards, using a positive stop deal and all that. Guess maybe I should make a video showing how to degree a cam from the beginning and show exactly how little time it takes. Hell I could even show a gear drive correctly.