Thread: Re-Torquing SCJ Aluminum Heads on the Ford Racing Crate engines
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Old 05-19-2011, 09:57 AM
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Ok that helps me.

The adjustment method I see referenced by other builders is the one you mentioned (Adjust Intake when exhast begins to OPEN, Adjust Exhaust when intake is Almost closed, folks use EOIC a reminder).


But why not use the sequence of the firing order and adjust each cylinder when its firing @ TDC by starting at :

# 1, (adjust both I/E) then turn crank 90 deg,
#5, (adjust both I/E) then turn crank 90 deg
#4 etc. etc.

What are pros and cons ?

Does it depend on how much the cam is advanced in a given engine since 90 deg at crank may not put you exactly on cam lobe's base circle of a given cylinder ?

Does it comes down to being able to judge when the lifter is on the base circle of the cam ???
Thanks again
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