Timing Marks?

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bedfordboys24523

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Hello folks. Let me start by adding this is my first adventure in A land.
I am getting started on my miller ohv conversion and I have a 350 cam from Stipe I will be installing. My question is, is the timing pin just used for finding TDC. If I want to pull the cam, should I line up the pin mark in the cam gear with the mark on the crank then pull cam?
Also recommendations on a good engine overhaul manual would be appreciated.
 

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More than TDC on the crank. Many times ignition issues are caused by being 180 deg. out. The dimple on the cam gear guarantees that the cam lobes are positioned for end of compression stroke where the rotor & cam can be set to open the points.
 
If I want to pull the cam, should I line up the pin mark in the cam gear with the mark on the crank then pull cam?
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It doesn't matter where the marks are when you take it apart, just make sure you have them correct when you re-assemble it.
 
If you are using a Steve Serr aluminum head with his rocker arms, you might end up with more than desired valve lift because the Stipe cam, I believe, is for a flathead (no rocker arm advantage) Check with Steve and/or Bill before proceeding.
 
Jim Brierley said:
If you are using a Steve Serr aluminum head with his rocker arms, you might end up with more than desired valve lift because the Stipe cam, I believe, is for a flathead (no rocker arm advantage) Check with Steve and/or Bill before proceeding.
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Jim I think you are right, I use Bill,s cam on my home built head, with chev V8 rockers. Had coil bind on the valve springs. I then had Bill regrind for a over head. it now works very well.
 
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