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This may have been posted before but i have not seen it.
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Choosing a cam(video)
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thank you for posted video, its sure to help some people
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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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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checking piston to valve clearances
this is an old post I got asked to repost, naturally the first step is to install and correctly degree in your cam, http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/measuring-piston-dome-volume.17255/...
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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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sellecting valve springs, and setting up the valve train
How do you determine the spring pressure needed to keep the valves under control for a given lift, duration, and max rpm. It might take you several hours to read thru all the links and sub links but its time very well spent as it could save your engine from destruction and save you thousands of...
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cam wear,articles you need to read
before, you start reading through the thread and links below, Ill point out that I've done the forensics on quite a few failed cams over the years, that guys have brought to my shop and Id say about 60% of the failed cam lobe & lifter problems were traced to a failure to check clearances or...
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Welcome. I figure a guy has got to give back what he can