Catalog: Lunati Camshafts | |
| camshafts camshaft technical information cams valve train how to degree your lunati camshaft the following is the method of degreeing a cam that lunati cams recommends the first step in degreeing a cam is to obtain a few items that should be a part of every serious engine builder s tool chest these items are · · · · · a large degree wheel such as lunati cams p/n 80000 a dial indicator magnetic base stand such as lunati cams p/n 80012 a steel deck strap kit such as lunati cams p/n 80013 all of the above is available as lunati cams degree wheel kit p/n 80001 some suitable pointer made from coat ... | |
| cams valve train pistons 3 rotate the crankshaft until the number one piston is at approximate top dead center and align the pointer with tdc on the degree wheel tighten the wheel 5 rotate the engine clockwise until the piston contacts the stop at this point you should mark the degree wheel rods cranks 4 the next step is to find true top dead center tdc the most accurate method is to secure a flat strap 1-1/2 x 1 that will bridge the bore with the heads removed a steel deck strap kit is included in the lunati degree wheel kit or is available separately p/n 80013 if the heads are on the engine ... | |
| camshafts camshaft technical information cams valve train how to degree your lunati camshaft 7 install the lifter in the number one intake lifter bore use a mechanical lifter for flat tappet grinds and a roller tappet if the cam is a roller grind the indicator must be positioned securely above the lifter the stem from the dial indicator should be aligned with the lifter as close as possible misalignment will cause an improper reading rotate the engine at least two revolutions make sure the dial indicator is working freely and the lifter is not sticking or binding in the bore and that you have adequate ... | |
