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I'm picking up the heads tonight, no 'cheatin' done to them, just getting them relooked at while I had the engine down for the cam swap.

I originally installed a Comp Cams with a little more lift, and a little less duration, but with a lot less 'overlap' in an effort to increase cylinder pressure and therefore bottom end torque. After learning a little more about cams from Pete, Rob and others, I realized that this cam was not what I really wanted, and that the stock cam is the best. So, I tore it down, and found some other issues to straighten out, (like a little valve cover oil leak, cracked oil sending switch, etc...) but now am in the rebuilding stage.

Anyone want to suggest the easiest way to degree a cam, without buying the whole degree kit?

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Isn't there cam bottons made? I think they have different degrees in them like 3 degress advanced and so. I would call Crane and ask them what they advise, Maybe put it in straight up. Line the marks up. I would make a call though. Going to see you at Lansdale: (Under The Lights) Same weekend as GM Carlisle. Sat. nite Sam

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Sam is right call crane --it will save you a lot of trial work---

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.....no 'cheatin' done to them, just getting them relooked at while I had the engine down for the cam swap....

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Uh huh ...... that's what they all say ...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Casey, you must have a guilty conscience.

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Casey, you must have a guilty conscience.

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They told me if I wore the dress and the high heels, they'd pay me $100. I was young back then, and needed the money.....

....oh wait, you're not talking about that ........ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif

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We told you,we left your money on the Nightstand Casey! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/mad.gif

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Just get that car back together Marlin......you have an obligation to meet on Labor Day weekend...if you don't show I will just assume that you forefitted and are scared.....

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I'm workin on it! The heads are back on, the Crane Blueprint cam is in, lifters and pushrods, along with the timing chain and gears. I hope to have the chain cover on, water pump and the intake installed, and the valves adjusted by the weekend. Then, it's the small stuff!

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Good to hear, M! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Where did you set the cam--straight up?--And is that cam ground at an advance?----Just curious https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I installed the cam straight up, and I'm not sure if there is any advance ground into it.

The cam card says to set the valves at .020/.025 I/E "HOT". What do you set them at for initial startup in order to reset them when they are 'hot'?

Also, I used the required GM Lubricant #12345501, but it looks really thin!

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Might not hurt to grab a tube of assembly lube. I even lather it on a new set of rockers and run it for a bit just to be safe.

Moparts is wandering around here somewhere, and he could recommend a brand I'm sure (I *believe* ours is in a black/white tube?)...

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I've had good success using ARP Moly Lube for cam break-ins. Because it is more like a paste, it doesn't *drain* off like a lot of the assembly lubes do. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Just got off the phone with Crane...they said your cam was ground with between 5-6 advance, as original.

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I just set them a little loose on intial start up, to allow for expansion, then adjust to where recomended when hot--I would start yours at 22/27-----

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Thanks for all the info! I hope to be starting this thing in a week or two, sure hope my lube doesn't drip off https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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..... sure hope my lube doesn't drip off https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

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Also, it might not be a bad idea to prime that thing before you start it. You can either buy a "primer", or make one out of an old distributor. And I'd put a heavy coat of assembly lube on everything, run it for a bit,then change the oil.

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Penicillin ? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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I think if your date pulls out a tube of Cam Lube ,then I think down the road you are going to need Penicillin-------------

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Boy did this get off course quick https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif
How do know about Casey's dates?

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Oh man, Casey's escapades are famous over at V8Buick! Do a quick search for "Pepe", and you'll get a glimpse into the wonderful world that is Casey Marks!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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The only glimpse I want of Casey is in my rear view
mirror https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

With those cheater heads, K-Y on your GobiBeige-Print camshaft, and a nice holeshot, you just may ....... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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New cam sure idles smooth, reminiscent of a prior conversation https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif I have a few bugs to work out, but should be down off the jack stands in a day or two - just in time for the York show!

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Glad to hear it, M! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Cheater.

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Jonesin?

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Sooooo, you've had a couple of days. Ya got the bugs figured out yet ?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Nope! Stuck working very late each night, I'll figure them out some more after the York show. I gotta get it ready for the Factory Stock Race in NJ at the end of the month!

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What kinda bugs are you havin' problems with ?

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Nothing major, just an exhaust leak - stupid repop manifolds https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif

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REPOP EXHAUST MANIFOLDS !!

Cheat .... cheat .... cheat ....

Fix those leaks, and get that thing on the ground ! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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You are obsessed with this 'cheating' syndrome! You must have a guilty conscience indeed https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I don't think Marlin would cheat. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

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Just put the headers on. You know you want to. Say they came in the trunk from the factory. Mine did. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif Schonye

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Very tempting indeed. I have a set of new Doug Thorleys in the basement, nice black ceramic coated, small emblem welded onto one of the tubes..... very tempting, but how can I run pure stock with them https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif Casey might notice 'em, then what would he say https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Doesn't matter Marlin. Put the headers on!!! Casey will say something anyway. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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Hey M we made an arrangement! Not till after the reunion! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif