Advancing cam timing
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Advancing cam timing
Excuse this old V8 convert for another silly question, but advancing the cam is so easy on a SBF. There are dozens of timing sets for a SBF that will let you advance or retard the cam timing. Didn't see anything comparable for the 300 at Summit.
So to advance the cam on a 300, is it just a matter of slapping on degree wheel on the cam and turning it x degrees and slipping on the gear? I'd like to advance the stock cam until I'm ready to build a new engine and installing a new steel timing gear set is a good enough excuse if it's that simple.
So to advance the cam on a 300, is it just a matter of slapping on degree wheel on the cam and turning it x degrees and slipping on the gear? I'd like to advance the stock cam until I'm ready to build a new engine and installing a new steel timing gear set is a good enough excuse if it's that simple.
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I've asked previously about cam "indexing". Never really got an answer.
I know that most non-stock V8 cam grinds come with a spec sheet that calls for the cam to be indexed at a certain degree, but no clue about aftermarket cams for the I6. I assume it could be done, thru the use of offset keyways. Can't say I've ever seen cam or crank gears for the 300 with multiple/offset keyway slots, like the SBC and SBF stuff does.....
I know that most non-stock V8 cam grinds come with a spec sheet that calls for the cam to be indexed at a certain degree, but no clue about aftermarket cams for the I6. I assume it could be done, thru the use of offset keyways. Can't say I've ever seen cam or crank gears for the 300 with multiple/offset keyway slots, like the SBC and SBF stuff does.....
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Who carries this cloyes gear set?
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