Camshaft play 350
#1
Camshaft play 350
I'm asseblying my fisrt motor, Gen 1 small block. I have the cam and timing set installed and was degreeing. I'm noticeing that the camshaft lobs are shifted to the rear of the lifter bores. Without the distributor installed I have around 1/4 to 3/8 play in the camshaft front to back with the chain installed. I know the lifters pull the cam towards the back of the motor but how much is normal.
Q: Does the distributor help center the camshaft in the bores when it is installed?
Q: Does the distributor help center the camshaft in the bores when it is installed?
#2
CF Monarch
I'm asseblying my fisrt motor, Gen 1 small block. I have the cam and timing set installed and was degreeing. I'm noticeing that the camshaft lobs are shifted to the rear of the lifter bores. Without the distributor installed I have around 1/4 to 3/8 play in the camshaft front to back with the chain installed. I know the lifters pull the cam towards the back of the motor but how much is normal.
Q: Does the distributor help center the camshaft in the bores when it is installed?
Q: Does the distributor help center the camshaft in the bores when it is installed?
#4
Thanks both for the quick replys.
Next question I guess is that are the lobes location towards the back of the bores normal? I pretty sure the crank sprocket is on fully and regardless the cam is against the thrust surface of the block when I'm noticing this condition.
Next question I guess is that are the lobes location towards the back of the bores normal? I pretty sure the crank sprocket is on fully and regardless the cam is against the thrust surface of the block when I'm noticing this condition.
#5
CF Monarch
Cam lobes are going to be aligned with the crank shaft. You will have to align the big gear (cam) to the small gear. Will be a mark to align them, make sure you have them correct. You can google this for reference.
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