how to degree in a cam

[grumpyvette]

youll need a few basic tools and a good understanding of what your doing, but its certainly not all that difficult.

 

I was asked where to get a CHEAP degree wheel

 

heres one you can print out and save for engine builds on the engine stand

(put curser on an click)

 

http://savetheledges.org/test/AVS/images/tech/CrankDegreeWheel.png

 

KINKOS can print this and laminate it in a 18" dia.

 

you could buy these from summit racing or similar parts from jegs

 

http://www.summitracing.com/

 

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...10001_10002...

 

MOR-62191 $44 (wheel)

 

MOR-61755 $47 (SBC)

MOR-61756 $47.(BBC)crank sockets

 

SUM-900188 $17 (piston stop, head off)

SUM-900189 $6.95(piston stop, head on)

 

TFS-90000 $94.95 (degree kit)

 

youll also want two flat tappet solid lifters and two weak check springs

 

 

instructions

 

http://www.iskycams.com/camshaft.html

 

http://www.thedirtforum.com/degree.htm

 

http://www.ridgenet.net/~biesiade/camdegree.htm

 

http://www.hotrodder.com/kwkride/degree.html

 

http://www.cranecams.com/pdf/803.pdf