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Old 06-03-2008, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Cliff R
Darby, considering the complexity of finding true TDC, getting a degree wheel, making a pointer, getting a dial indicator, removing the valve cover, spark plug, etc, etc, it would make sense to simply use "dot to dot" as your baseline for testing, and move the cam a couple of degrees either way to see what helps the most?......Cliff

I've never degreed a cam with the engine in the car, but I'm guessing its a major PITA! I'd agree with Cliff here!

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