Fritz

I would like to set my cam timing but cant see any reliable way to get an indicator on the valve bucket. Does anybody have a method for doing this?

I've used a leak down gauge to determine valve openings but that gives a "just off seat event" which is reproducible but doesn't compare to any published reference point.

The_Pipefather

iTrader: (5)

Dial test indicator on top of bucket. Measure from 0.050" to 0.050".

curly

iTrader: (25)

That test indicator is probably more precise then you need for measure when the seat is fully closed or open, try this:

Summit SUM-900016 - Summit® Magnetic Base and Dial Indicator Kits

you'll also be able to use it for measure backlash on diff gears, setting bearing tolerances and loads of other things. It has a 1" range while the test indicator, although precise down to .0005" (some go to .0001") it only has a .1" range.

y8s

iTrader: (8)

you guys missed the part where he can't get a reliable place to read on the bucket...

curly

iTrader: (25)

Oh, right. Try the cam lobes.

Fritz

Thanks, I may be able to get the test indicator in there. Ill try when I have the cover off next. I couldnt see any way to get anything that shoots straight at the bucket.

If I profile the cams then I can probably extrapolate the .020 opening event from when the seat first lifts. Thats a lot of work though.