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techtalk:ref:svcproc23 [2019/02/02 05:52] hippysmack [Cam Lift] |
techtalk:ref:svcproc23 [2019/05/31 00:10] hippysmack [Why Degree Your Cams?] |
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* You can also degree the cams to eliminate errors in; | * You can also degree the cams to eliminate errors in; | ||
* General manufacturing of the cams. | * General manufacturing of the cams. | ||
- | * Proper cam installation. | + | * Proper cam installation. \\ A compression test will also immediately point out a cam timing problem. ((aswracing of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2670787&highlight=degree#post2670787)) \\ See also [[techtalk:ref:svcproc20#cylinder_compression_test|Performing a cylinder compression test]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. |
====== Setting up the Equipment ====== | ====== Setting up the Equipment ====== | ||
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The duration can be calculated from the published timing figures. \\ | The duration can be calculated from the published timing figures. \\ | ||
- | ===== Cam Lift ===== | + | ===== Cam Lobe Lift ===== |
The actual cam lift is any amount of lift greater (taller) than the base circle. \\ | The actual cam lift is any amount of lift greater (taller) than the base circle. \\ | ||
This corresponds to how far the valves are open. \\ | This corresponds to how far the valves are open. \\ |