Camshaft endplay check and camshaft degreeing from the other day....
Few more pics and a status update. Rod bearings came in, so I adjusted the clearance on a few rods, then assembled the short block.
T&D rockers will be here Monday, then I can verify piston/valve clearance, get the heads on and torqued, and order pushrods.
Got the distributor gear swapped out and the distributor recurved this morning. The 8594 MSD distributor comes with a cast iron gear, which will not match up with a billet steel camshaft, so the gear has to be swapped to a steel gear. The old gear gets pressed off, then the new gear gets pressed on, making sure to hold to the MSD flange/gear distance spec of 3.045-3.050". This one came in at 3.047".
Most of the gears come with a 3/16" roll pin. I always re-drill the shaft for the larger pin....I like the added security. Little dab of green Loctite on the pin and drive her home.
