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i do it @ .050 before and after max lift
add then divid by 2

Bob

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that's how I did mine. find max lift w/ the dial indicator, 0 it out, then go .050 on either side, taking degree measurements. add them up and divide by 2....I was checking at the lifter, heads weren't on the motor yet.

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i do it @ .050 before and after max lift
add then divid by 2

Bob

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When checking .050 before and after, turn it in it's normal direction, check .050 before, then .050 after, all in one direction. This will keep the chain tight and not add in the chain slop to your readings that will happen if you turn it back and forth.

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Forgot about that

Last cam I degreed was in the Jr and it has no chain

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The big thing to remember here is --degree the cam to know where its at SO you know which way to go - if need be - AFTER you run it some--The recommended spot is a good GUESS at where it should be to get the desired results BUT if you are say 1/8 miler vs. 1/4 etc you may need to advance or retard to get the exact performance out of it that you are looking for--I have seen BIG inch engines make 50 Ft lbs more on the dyno by retarding a little I have seen small block 1/8 milers tear the chrome off the rear bumper and pull like a rocket in the 1/8 but run out of steam in the 1/4 so---going crazy over a degree or two is USELESS--a good smart racer will move it around a little to FIND where it needs ( after RUNNING it )to be for his combo and desired results OR if it dynos great and you are winning races WHO cares what it is degreed at? - except to be able to put it back in the same place after teardown - Getting picky over HOW to get there is missing the point IMO --just do whatever you do the same way every time. One of the best ways - accurate every time - is with the tool in the lifter bore that holds the mic and measures straight off the lobe--- make it run good for real --not on paper

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measure off the lobe, go right to the source. the right tool and procedure will make it accurate every time.

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i do it @ .050 before and after max lift
add then divid by 2

Bob

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This is how I do mine also.

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I would like to see picture of you guys degree wheels..something don't add up here. just to take the 2 numbers and add and then div. Like my numbers..60 and 35 deg add them =95 div them by 2 =47 ???