Garys1969RR
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Now after degreeing in the cam, and checking piston to valve clearance, I am setting the cam end play. After notching the cam button to fit inside the 3 allen head bolts, then of course the timing cover was flexing. So I had a metal strap welded across it, and now the water pump won't go on all the way. The metal bar is too thick. Now I have another timing cover on it's way from my sons' engine stash pile. I Called 440 source, and the tech guy said the metal plate isn't needed. They have been using the the stock cover for years with no probs. He said the only time the cam moves forward is at idle, when there is not much tension on the timing chain. So that's my experience so far with roller cams. Still working on the last step, setting the end play.