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Cam to timing chain spec's #1390454 02/19/13 05:22 PM 02/19/13 05:22 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,094 Sunnyvale, CA Jeepmon OP master
Jeepmon OP master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,094 Sunnyvale, CA	If you're using one of those cam bearing/buttons.. what is the clearance spec between the bearing and and the timing chain cover? Thanks 73 Duster 360 stroker http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2594657

Re: Cam to timing chain spec's [Re: Jeepmon] #1390455 02/19/13 07:28 PM 02/19/13 07:28 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,780 Alabama Mopar-Al master
Mopar-Al master Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,780 Alabama	A roller cam is more critical for tolerance, than a solid flat or hydraulic. Becuase of the bronze dizzy shaft. I try to set mine under 3 thou. Make sure what ever you are setting with, that the timing cover does not flex.

Re: Cam to timing chain spec's [Re: Jeepmon] #1390456 02/19/13 07:54 PM 02/19/13 07:54 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion	My rollerized Isky button just touches the stock cover............. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: Cam to timing chain spec's [Re: Jeepmon] #1390457 02/19/13 08:08 PM 02/19/13 08:08 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio C CHAPPER master
CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	Quote: If you're using one of those cam bearing/buttons.. what is the clearance spec between the bearing and and the timing chain cover? Thanks FYI. There is NOT enough clearance in the oil pump to allow one of those little bearings to pass through, if it comes out/loose and gets into the oil pan. If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: Cam to timing chain spec's [Re: Jeepmon] #1390458 02/19/13 11:08 PM 02/19/13 11:08 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,295 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,295 Bend,OR USA	I like to see .005 max cold before putting any tension on the camshaft, IE no pushrods to the rocker arms Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Cam to timing chain spec's [Re: Cab_Burge] #1390459 02/20/13 02:57 AM 02/20/13 02:57 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,094 Sunnyvale, CA Jeepmon OP master
Jeepmon OP master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,094 Sunnyvale, CA	Thanks guys.. I just wanted to make sure I had it right.. and it sounds like I do.. 73 Duster 360 stroker http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2594657

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