finding TDC

[mrroy61805]

Did anyone actually use the proper tools when setting TDC on cam install or did you just "eye" it up.

[travis gore]

I know that Ray did when he installed his cam.

[dogcat]

I think you are referring to a degree wheel and a dial indicator or piston stop if the heads are off.
I think if you are using the stock cam gear, the dowel aligns the cam to the gear and then you just align the mark on the crank to 12 o'clock and the cam to 6 o'clock. And there isn't really any adjustment unless you are off by a tooth.

I'm only about 90% sure on this. Probably somebody can chime in to confirm or deny my words.

[mrroy61805]

im just trying to make sure before i screw my car up lol

[TooManyHobbies]

I think you are referring to a degree wheel and a dial indicator or piston stop if the heads are off.
I think if you are using the stock cam gear, the dowel aligns the cam to the gear and then you just align the mark on the crank to 12 o'clock and the cam to 6 o'clock. And there isn't really any adjustment unless you are off by a tooth.

I'm only about 90% sure on this. Probably somebody can chime in to confirm or deny my words.

Correct.

[mrroy61805]

im going to get the vms 1.5 it comes with a 3 bolt cam , will the dowel still line the cam gear up?

[Crazy Paul]

im going to get the vms 1.5 it comes with a 3 bolt cam , will the dowel still line the cam gear up?

The stock L76 or LS3 has a single bolt cam & the stock timing gear has one central bolt hole to suit.
If you install an aftermarket 3 bolt cam then you also need to change to a 3 bolt timing gear with the correct timing marks & yes it will have a dowel hole.


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Camshaft Sprocket
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• 4X camshaft gear
• 3-bolt design;
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[DavesG8GT]

im going to get the vms 1.5 it comes with a 3 bolt cam , will the dowel still line the cam gear up?

Ummmmmm just fyi I am trying out a new cam in my car. Pulling my VMS 1.5 cam this weekend and trying a new one with a lower LSA and a bit more grunt down low, in case you'd like to save a few bucks and buy mine. It'll be for sale once the car is up and going and I make sure the new cam is okay for my liking.

[vert]

Ummmmmm just fyi I am trying out a new cam in my car. Pulling my VMS 1.5 cam this weekend and trying a new one with a lower LSA and a bit more grunt down low, in case you'd like to save a few bucks and buy mine. It'll be for sale once the car is up and going and I make sure the new cam is okay for my liking.

LOL, I was thinking about having a bigger cam spec'd for me this spring. Power hunger never stops.

[mrroy61805]

So how was the vms 1.5 in your opinion?