did you use a degree wheel to index it in the instal process?
while your at that verify the lobe index
READ THE LINKS AND SUB LINKS
there's a better chance you've installed the cam incorrectly than its defective,
so verify your install, TDC, valve to piston clearance ETC.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A DEGREE WHEEL and DIAL INDICATOR WITH STAND GET A DECENT ONE
I generally suggest ERSON and CROWER , I used to use CRANE a great deal, from what IVE seen LUNATI is decent also
while your at that verify the lobe index
Cam degreeing
Degreeing – In the Camshaft New racing camshafts have a cam card included that shows the specifications for that camshaft. Degreeing In the cam means verifying that the valve timing and lift are close the specifications printed on the cam card. There are several reasons to degree in a...
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READ THE LINKS AND SUB LINKS
there's a better chance you've installed the cam incorrectly than its defective,
so verify your install, TDC, valve to piston clearance ETC.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A DEGREE WHEEL and DIAL INDICATOR WITH STAND GET A DECENT ONE
I generally suggest ERSON and CROWER , I used to use CRANE a great deal, from what IVE seen LUNATI is decent also
semi fool proof cam sellection
you can start with this, the SIX cam manufacturers POSTED OR LINKED BELOW that have proven to be dependable, the soft ware below might prove useful, so use it to get a base line INFO YOU NEED IF YOUR selecting the correct cam for YOUR combo FIRST!!>>>>>>ANY AND ALL CAM MANUFACTURERS WILL need...
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finding top dead center #1 for timing ignition & cam
INSTRUCTIONS, on the procedure Find Top Dead Center before you can set the ignition timing or install a cam correctly youll need to know how to locate TOP DEAD CENTER on cylinder #1 yeah, it takes a bit of work and a few accurate tools, but you don,t need to do much compared to tearing the...
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how to read a cam spec card
here is three typical cam spec cards keep in mind cam spec cards give you the intended valve spring load rate,seat diam. specifications and clearances BTW if your running a flat tappet cam INSIST ON A P55 core, to have it ground on as they are far more durable than the cheaper cores. Id also...
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degree it in correctly and get it to last,cam install info,
IM frequently asked (why bother degreeing in a cam, the timing set comes with index marks to install it?) it basically comes down to, a question of do you accept a random install where the timing can be almost any place randomly or do you insist on maximizing the engines potential and know...
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how your cam LSA effects your compression ,torque , DCR
TIGHTER 104-110 LSA tend to increase scavenging efficincy but at the cost of less smooth idle LSA lobe separation angle is locked into the cam when its ground and can not change, if its ground at 110,degrees or 114 degrees it will stay that figure and LCA lobe center angle, can be...
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valve train clearances and problems
you might want to read thru these links and sub links it will help you avoid costly mistakes http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-66830/overview/ https://www.harborfreight.com/multipositional-magnetic-base-with-fine-adjustment-5645.html...
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Demystifying the Camshaft
This article looks like a nice deep dive into the camshaft, but not too technical. Should give a good basic understanding. The text below is page 1 of 5 of the first part. https://motoiq.com/Demystifying-the-Camshaft-Part-1--Valve-Events/...
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Cam Degree equipment / tools
GrumpyVette I've bin reading alot about cam degreeing since i'll be attempting this in the next week or so, I'm pretty sure I can handle the process but wanted to know about the tools used I've read and also watch a video about degreeing a cam but have not found out is it better to use the...
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correctly adjusting valves
this is an area that causes many newer guys problems ,a slight clicking noise at idle in any hydraulic or solid lifter valve train is usually the result of clearances in the valve train, obviously you should have, some clearance, to allow oil flow thru the lifters to provide lubrication on...
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