Timing a cam
Pro
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: OKC OK
Re: Timing a cam (Sliding)
You need a realtively expensive tune-a-cam kit that includes at least a degree wheel and a dial indicator... you would still have to remove the DS valve cover to put the dial indicator on number one intake valve. Once you establish number one at TDC you can see when the number one intake opens on the degree wheel and compare that with the specs on your cam card.
It's a lot of work. If you're going to the trouble you might as well go directly to the cam itself...pull the waterpump and cover...ouch... :seeya
It's a lot of work. If you're going to the trouble you might as well go directly to the cam itself...pull the waterpump and cover...ouch... :seeya
Pro
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 559
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From: OKC OK
Re: Timing a cam (Sliding)
If it were retarded it might be hard starting, if it were advanced it'll ping like crazy. Remember that plug location on the cap is arbitrary. If you don't want to pull the dist...move the wires. :seeya
Racer
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 275
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From: South Bend, Indiana
Re: Timing a cam (Sliding)
How would the engine act if the cam was one tooth off?
Would it still be possible to adjust base timing?
Would it still be possible to adjust base timing?
