cam advanceing ?
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Wellington, New Zealand
If you have the factory timing gear and chain then you can't do it. You will have to upgrade to a aftermarket chain and gear set. Advance or retard setting can be made to the crank with some sets or to the cam with other sets usually in increments of 2 degrees. Have a look at summit web site to get some priceing and brand options. Cam degreeing can be done with the engine in the car but can be akward, but still easier than pulling the motor to do it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
Originally Posted by Billysvette
Can someone on here explain how to advance a cam a couple degrees?
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Living in the Hartland
Originally Posted by marshrat99
Forum Brothers and Sisters, could this also be accomplished by adjusting the dist to cam gear tooth alignment?
Also wondering why rotating the dist wouldn't give enough adjustment?
Also wondering why rotating the dist wouldn't give enough adjustment?
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Your Timing sprogs probably have symbols to line up. My timing chains also come with marks to advance and retard the cam by rotating the cam relative to the crankshaft and then putting on the timing chain.