Cam Install
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Re: Cam Install I didn't use one either. Just lined up the timing marks. The pin on the front of the cam controls degreeing. I believe the degreeing is ground into the cam, and you'd have to remove the pin to actually degree it in yourself.
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Re: Cam Install With a stock timing chain setup, you can not degree in a cam. Yes, you could skip a whole gear tooth, but thats a rather large change. The major problem with the stock chain is that is has lots of play in it, which alters valve timing. You'd need either a Comp Cams chain set or a Cloyes.
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Re: Cam Install So when I do mine do I have to do anything? Or do I just pull out the old cam and slide in the new one? Or do I have to line marks or something up???!?! <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">
I thought all you do was slide in the new one?
Casey
I thought all you do was slide in the new one?
Casey
Re: Cam Install Turbo,when you slide the new cam into place and put the timing gear and chain on you have to line the crank gear dot up at 12 o'clock and line the cam gear up at 6 o'clock then slide the chain over,tighten it down to spec.,then turn the sprocket with your hand to make sure it free spins without digging into the cam plate.
Re: Cam Install I kept the stock chain but couldnt hurt to change the chain since youve already got it apart. I didnt cause I was already pushing the wallet limits on the heads/cam purchase.
Kevin
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Re: Cam Install [quote]Originally posted by Ken98Z:
<strong>Do most people keep the stock chain when they do a cam install?</strong><hr></blockquote>
While you're in there, it's only another half hour (and $29.99) to change the chain. Drop the oil pan, unbolt the oil pickup (be very careful not to drop the bolts, I tied dental floss around them when they were lose) and remove the oil pump from the crank snout. Replace the chain (be very cogniscent of the placement of the timing marks' position). Replace the oil pump, torque down the oil pan (I suspect you could reuse the oil pan gasket, as mine was in pristine shape, but I took the time to replace the gasket - it took all out of 30-seconds with a die grinder and a soft abrasive pad to clean the old gasket off the pan) and you've replaced the timing chain and bought yourself another 30,000 to 50,000 miles that you don't have to worry about that item. It took another 30 minutes to do (that was taking my time) and you may as well do it while you're so close to it.
<strong>Do most people keep the stock chain when they do a cam install?</strong><hr></blockquote>
While you're in there, it's only another half hour (and $29.99) to change the chain. Drop the oil pan, unbolt the oil pickup (be very careful not to drop the bolts, I tied dental floss around them when they were lose) and remove the oil pump from the crank snout. Replace the chain (be very cogniscent of the placement of the timing marks' position). Replace the oil pump, torque down the oil pan (I suspect you could reuse the oil pan gasket, as mine was in pristine shape, but I took the time to replace the gasket - it took all out of 30-seconds with a die grinder and a soft abrasive pad to clean the old gasket off the pan) and you've replaced the timing chain and bought yourself another 30,000 to 50,000 miles that you don't have to worry about that item. It took another 30 minutes to do (that was taking my time) and you may as well do it while you're so close to it.