Thread: Degreeing in a cam

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Originally Posted by erik erikson

I am not trying to say don't degree your cam.
Before I even think about trying to "degree" a cam I make sure that the customer has a good timing chain set.
The $25 set you at the local Auto Zon- won't work well.
If you are serious about doing this you need a set that has the larger .250 roller along with good steel gears top and bottom.

When you are playing with cam timing always make sure you have enough piston to valve clearance.

Erik, you are forcing me to admit that I bought a Melling timing chain and gear set. There are two reasons that I did that:

1. The cost of a roller set for a Cadillac. (The cost of ANYTHING for a damn Cadillac, for that matter.)

2. Ignorance.

I don't anticipate valve clearance problems but since you suggest it, I'll definitely check it out.

On another subject, I was in Clive late last June and enjoyed a long visit with some old friends. The bad deal attached to the visit was that my wife and I were on the way up to Hampton for the funeral of another old friend. At my age those occasions are popping up pretty frequently.

Anyway, Thanks for the input. It is appreciated.

Jim