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Russ/40 · 10-01-2020, 11:21 AM

Mart, i think im seeing what you described as to the cam check. With number one at TDC both valves are closed. At that time, number 6 exhaust is almost closed. Any clockwise rotation closes the 6 exhaust and begins opening 6 intake. This puts to rest any concern about valve timeing, right?

Terry, I checked the points, both sets are closing, so it is running on both sets. When I get it running again, I'll try to measure the dwell. What should dwell be on a helmet type dizzy? Also will see if my tightening up the advance springs have retarded the timeing any.

Not going to be able to run it again today. Was 108* yesterday and supposed to be 105* today. Can't run it without heating up the garage.

10-01-2020, 11:21 AM	#33
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Question on Cam Gear Marks - UPDATE Mart, i think im seeing what you described as to the cam check. With number one at TDC both valves are closed. At that time, number 6 exhaust is almost closed. Any clockwise rotation closes the 6 exhaust and begins opening 6 intake. This puts to rest any concern about valve timeing, right? Terry, I checked the points, both sets are closing, so it is running on both sets. When I get it running again, I'll try to measure the dwell. What should dwell be on a helmet type dizzy? Also will see if my tightening up the advance springs have retarded the timeing any. Not going to be able to run it again today. Was 108* yesterday and supposed to be 105* today. Can't run it without heating up the garage.