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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 72CC428
Wouldn't I want to put on the new set as close to where these are as possible with #1 @ TDC?

If not, then why?
You can set it for what you want, if you want it TDC you can put it there. Retarding the cam timing will increase high RPM horsepower, and advancing the cam timing will increase low-end torque and best economy. Here is a copy of one of Cloyes instruction sheet that will explain it better then I could word it.

 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 08:53 AM
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That groove I was talking about is the groove worn in the crankshaft from your seal on the timing cover. The sleeve slides on past the keyway.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Early 1969
That groove I was talking about is the groove worn in the crankshaft from your seal on the timing cover. The sleeve slides on past the keyway.
Yeah. I have a sleeve but its pretty hefty. It goes on before the key. Is that the one your talking about.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 03:25 PM
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no, it's an n aftermarket sleeve you put it on to take care of that groove worn in the crank by the timing cover seal. I don't know how to post a link or I would. I basically gives you a brand new surface for the timing cover seal to seal real ggod. Sorry got off topic of your timing gears. Just thought I would mention it when I saw that groove cut in your crank.
 
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Originally Posted by Randle
You can set it for what you want, if you want it TDC you can put it there. Retarding the cam timing will increase high RPM horsepower, and advancing the cam timing will increase low-end torque and best economy. Here is a copy of one of Cloyes instruction sheet that will explain it better then I could word it.

Randle, Thank you very much for this. I kind of figured but still would not have had a clue on how it's done if I didn't see this.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Early 1969
no, it's an n aftermarket sleeve you put it on to take care of that groove worn in the crank by the timing cover seal. I don't know how to post a link or I would. I basically gives you a brand new surface for the timing cover seal to seal real ggod. Sorry got off topic of your timing gears. Just thought I would mention it when I saw that groove cut in your crank.
Gotcha. I'll check it out. I didn't have a leak there but I would rather be safe.
 
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