Triumph TR6 Engine Rebuild - Part 4 - Degreeing the Camshaft

Time for timing.... Lot's of numbers involved, but it is not that complicated. Hopefully I made it simple this time.
I included a section with my common mistakes to help people avoid them.
You can download the degree wheel in printable PDF format from the FILES section of the Rusty Beauties group on Facebook - / docs
00:00 What is Camshaft Timing
03:15 My Common Mistakes
07:08 My Setup
11:50 Finding True Top Dead Center
17:41 Finding The Peak Of The Lobe
25:31 Matching The Cam And Crank and testing
29:59 Doublechecking with equally open valves method
36:26 Doublechecking the TDC
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[@jamesproudlove1527]

Too complicated for me to understand. However, for engineers like yourself, this the bread & butter of your trade. Boy am I glad for men like yourself who can do this for the average Joe blow, such as me.

[@dude36]

Great explanation of how to time.

[@timmarsh6754]

This is the 3rd time I’ve watched you do the degree wheel timing. It’s starting to sink in now! I’ll still need to run the video when I come to do mine, but it’s perfectly understandable and a Masterclass in how to do this. Thank you Elin.

[@edwardlocke874]

Its been so enjoyable and knowledgeable!

[@johngallagher6004]

Well explained Elin. The more you go over this procedure the clearer it becomes. Thank you for taking the time to explain timing.👌

[@ridewithtriumph3596]

It's not pretty well explained....it's perfect ;) Thanks for this tutorial.

[@pbysome]

Good explanation of one of the ways, probably the most accurate. As for the mistakes..a man who never made a mistake never made anything.

[@philtucker1224]

Elin, we all make mistakes but I prefer to call it “learning” - Don’t be too critical of yourself as “experience” is worth it’s weight in gold! Stay blessed my friend 🙏

[@philtucker1224]

Elin I’m glad you put that extra support under the front of the engine! (That engine stand wobbling about gives me the willies ha ha!)

[@barry6274]

I have watched each of your videos on timing and this time I think I got it. Thanks...Great video explanation.

[@philiphtube]

Thanks a lot for this. I never really understood the use of a timing wheel before but you have made it very clear. Excellent job.

[@scottneels2628]

Thank you!

[@omphaloskeptic4989]

Elin, thanks for this video! I understand (in principle) why the degree wheel is used, but seeing it done with your explanations is very educational as to the process. Also, you stress the importance of the 'clockwise' motion to account for timing chain slop/backlash; that, I would have missed and messed up the process!

[@alethacriss9308]

Excellent demo very easy to follow.

[@dav1dsm1th]

Great explanation and video. Stay safe out there.

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

It makes sense when I watch you do it, but if I tried on my own I'd be lost unless I watched your video while doing it. :-)

[@RustyBeauties]

Well the video is staying up there and you can access it anytime. Actually many times I watch video tutorials too while working. Most of the time my own videos LOL

[@patrickmurawski3549]

It’s not early but you make it doable !

[@davidberlanny3308]

Thank goodness Rusty was there to supervise operations👍👍🐶🐶 You explained the method very clearly👌👌, one question, how did you spot your errors when you did this previously? When I rebuilt my old Spitfire engine I bought a new high lift cam, but just used the sprocket timing marks. Whilst the engine ran ok I didn't unleash it's potential until I used a DTI and compass wheel to set the timing more accurately. I did mine with the head on. It's a long time ago now 30 years or so, I can't remember how or if I took into account the dwell of the valve lift. Great video, good luck from Spain!!

[@alanvinegar5729]

this was your best explanation!!!

[@TR4Ajim]

Elin anyone who says they set cam/engine timing without making a mistake(s) is lying! The secret is to know it, and correct it!👍

[@orlandopereira6708]

with a strobe set lamp against volant motor i was changed de advance motor firing

[@oscarsegura-qu4im]

Hi Elin.. When finding the peak of the lobe - your first measurement on the degree wheel was 146 your second was 110. my first was 96 atdc and my second was 11 btdc. your second measurement (110 was actually 250 - after counting up). do i need to do the same making my 11 370? secondly why was my first number 96 not close to your 146? after I did the math I obtained 233 when i set move the crank to 233 on the degree wheel the dial gauage doesnt stop at 0. Would you happen to know why?

[@charlesvandenburgh7754]

My first car was a 1963 TR4 with overdrive and dual Stromberg carbs. Now at the ripe old age of 73, I'm looking for a 76' TR6. What is your opinion of the 76' and should I take a gamble with one?

[@rickdaniel8478]

😀 zoom zoom !

[@cheftush]

🤕….😎 good job.

[@philtucker1224]

😎🖖

[@RustyBeauties]

I know, your brain hurts LOL

[@cheftush]

@@RustyBeauties next time…I’m going to come over and do it while you watch over me!

[@jontg429]

Quick question, curious why you did not use a depth gauge to determine TDC? Going to watch this again to let it sink in, thanks for posting!

[@RustyBeauties]

That is a way too, but it is only possible with an open engine. Sometimes I have to time engines that are assembled already and the only access to the piston is through the spark plug hole on an angle. In that case I use a different piston stop that uses the sparkplug threads. So I am just used to finding the TDC with a piston stop, but the dial gauge method when the head is not on is a very good way too.

[@stitchitgc]

Do you sell these wheels?

[@RustyBeauties]

www.rustybeauties.com/copy-of-wooden-rotisserie You can download and print the wheel, stick it on a piece of thin plywood and then cut it out. That is what I do

[@gordonblank6845]

“Rusty” just wanted to help…..🎅

[@orlandopereira6708]

not clear pms or advance

[@catherinebird8428]

ρгό𝔪σŞｍ 🤪