To degree in the camshaft is easier than it sounds. you need two
instruments, a degree wheel (and something to use as a pointer) and a Dial
indicator (magnetic base preferable.) From there you find tdc with the
dial indicator, set the degree wheel to 0 degrees (pointer to zero). Then
find where the number one lobe on the camshaft is fully open. Then rotate
the crank the appropriate degrees (i'm not sure what that is for a stock
cam). Hope that helps
Aaron
On Sun, 17 Aug 1997, Mike Brinker wrote:
> I am reassembling my TR6 motor. I have a reground cam that I am using
> im my motor with new pistons. I have dots marked on the crank sprocket,
> block, camshaft and cam sprocket. I have tried to line up all of the
> dots but found that if the #1 piston is at TDC, I can not get them to
> line up perfectly. I am concerned about this. I have also talked to a
> friend who has rebuilt his motor and he lined up the dots set his #1 at
> TDC and his motor was not timed correctly. He had to use a degree
> wheel. My friend is not availalbe to help me (on vacation) and I need
> to get this motor back together. Can someone explain this process? How
> difficult is it? What tools are needed? How long does it take? Help!
>
> Mike Brinker
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