[performerrpm]

what is it about the pontiac specifuc degree kits vs say the jegs or summit universal kits? would the basic 130kit from jegs do the job?

[ponchjoe]

I have a Summit kit from many yrs back and it works fine

[performerrpm]

thanks, ive dug up a few old tgreads on here today of otgers saying the same. i think the jegs/summit is badically the same kit

[Skip Fix]

I use a crank socket, degree wheel and a dial indicator. Magnetic base with extension rods.

[steve25]

Spend the extra coin on getting the biggest diameter wheel you can, especially since it sounds like it’s your first time using one.

It’s worth the added ease and accuratcy , and the latter is why you are doing this procedure in the first place!

Only put number 1 piston in if your at that point and you will have far better control of the crank rotation.

On a side note here, do you know how to rotate pictures on your phone or Ipad before you put them up to a web site, or is it your intention to have your car’s picture 90 degrees off?

It’s a easy 3 step process.

[PAUL K]

I just went through this with a customer. The problem with "kits" is none are designed for a Pontiac. Most of it won't "bolt on" to
a Pontiac..... Buy a nice degree wheel. Forty years ago I bought the Ford Motorsports and it was a perfect choice. Buy a magnetic base and indicator. Now you only need to make a pointer and figure out a way to read the cam lobe motion. For years I used modified lifters. If you do a lot of them it's definitely worth buying the lifters tool with changeable ends for FT & roller.


Anyone building an engine can justify the expense of a nice magnetic base.

[performerrpm]

Originally Posted by steve25

Spend the extra coin on getting the biggest diameter wheel you can, especially since it sounds like it’s your first time using one.

It’s worth the added ease and accuratcy , and the latter is why you are doing this procedure in the first place!

Only put number 1 piston in if your at that point and you will have far better control of the crank rotation.

On a side note here, do you know how to rotate pictures on your phone or Ipad before you put them up to a web site, or is it your intention to have your car’s picture 90 degrees off?

It’s a easy 3 step process.

thats my plan, at doing just one cylinder. i have 3 motors to put together, 462, 467, 406. you ate right, this is my first time cam degreeing. dot to dot always worked ok for me but i kinda want to go the extra mile since im still not in a huge hurry for a motor.


as for the picture, you hate it, i hate it everyone hates it but....the picture was oriented right when i loaded it...i dont know why this site flipped it...honrestly im gonna have to blame py for this lol.


edit: ill have guys know i dont take pics of the car sideways.....tgis site flips them....i spent 5 minutes flipping this pic around. if i pre flip it, it loads flipped. if i put it upright it goes flipped. i think i just got lucky this time

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[performerrpm]

Originally Posted by PAUL K

I just went through this with a customer. The problem with "kits" is none are designed for a Pontiac. Most of it won't "bolt on" to
a Pontiac..... Buy a nice degree wheel. Forty years ago I bought the Ford Motorsports and it was a perfect choice. Buy a magnetic base and indicator. Now you only need to make a pointer and figure out a way to read the cam lobe motion. For years I used modified lifters. If you do a lot of them it's definitely worth buying the lifters tool with changeable ends for FT & roller.





Anyone building an engine can justify the expense of a nice magnetic base.

dang...that seams like a way better plan.than i just did...i think ill cancel the jegs kit and go this route

[indymanjoe]

i am real happy with the comp cams 4798cpg crank socket i used on my cam. works on ford buick and Pontiac


https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c...hsi0erckNOynbj

[performerrpm]

i didnt get the crank socket, i did re order everything individualy instead of the kit....theyre kinda proud of the comp cams lobe attachment paul mentionef but i figured i need all the ease in doing this stuff as possible...trying out the 11" wheel but if it dont work out i will go bigger

[Dragncar]

Proform 66838, 100$

Worth every penny.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000630IGM...d_asin_title_2

[performerrpm]

Originally Posted by Dragncar

Proform 66838, 100$

Worth every penny.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000630IGM...d_asin_title_2

i bought the comp version, looks the same...cost the same...but had to buy the mic seperate

[Dragncar]

I just use that Pro Form tool that comes with dial indicator, a Summit brand degree wheel and that Comp crankshaft socket and a piece of bailing wire for the indicator. I made my own piston stop out of a piece of flat bar steel.
The Moroso balancer/installer puller is nice. Have one but this Jegs kit is far cheaper and will get the job done.
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/81395/10002/-1

[Half-Inch Stud]

"Cam lobe attachment" or fixturing my gauge to the lifter has been the tough part for me. My last degree effort did not finish.

[performerrpm]

i think i have jist of how it should be done, and you tubes the best thing since reeses cups....but im sure ill be postin up dumb question...i still have some block deburring before clean everything up for assy