[Keithc8]

TDC is always the same no matter where you put the camshaft and the camshaft is installed in relationship to TDC so your timing is not affected by degreeing the camshaft. Your timing will be what it is if the damper has been checked for TDC with a stop and a pointer. I have had guys put there timing light on 35 degrees and time there engines on 35 degrees for a total of 70 degrees and mess up their engine but that is another story. Also just because you use the 2 advance slot on the timing set does not mean that the camshaft is in 2 degrees advanced. It could be advanced more or less than that. I get a lot of my camshafts with 4 degrees advance ground into them which makes it easier for me to degree. I normally start with the camshaft in the straight up position. Good luck, Keith