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Technical Large cam degree Wheel

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 19Eddy30, Feb 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM.

  1. 19Eddy30
    Joined: Mar 27, 2011
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    Looked on line , @ one time I thought I seen like a 20 -24 inch made out of Aluminum , resembled a 4 spoke steering wheel ,
    Anyone know of ?
     
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  2. Joe H
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    I made a 30" wheel out of plywood, then went to one of the local print stores and had them print off a generic degree wheel at 30" diameter.
    This is the one I use now, https://www.blocklayer.com/degree-wheeleng I just enter the cam information and have it printed off in the size I need. Then when degreeing the cam, theres no figuring, its all right on the degree wheel.
     
  3. ekimneirbo
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    I have seen them in the past but don't remember where. If you can't find one, here is a picture of a Moroso thats pretty large......maybe 16" or so off the top of my head. I have this one mounted on a modified wood lathe and can use it to check camshaft specs in the lathe. Speedway has a 16" with 4 spokes.

    DSCN3031.JPG

    Finished Machine 1.JPG
     
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  4. Comp Cams lists 4 spoke wheel.
     
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  5. Bentrodder
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    Serious question. What's the advantage of the bigger wheel? Just easier to see?
     
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  6. Sharpone
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    Wow cool, I saved this and will use it in the future Thanks!
    @Bentrodder the larger the wheel the more accurate your degree readings will be - less error, also easier to read.
    Dan
     
  7. Oneball
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  8. earlymopar
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    Larger wheel = improved accuracy
     
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  9. 19Eddy30
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    I have a few 9 & 12 , looking for 20 -22
    Maybe , Big Diesel or Aviation .

    Good ideal on Printing degs on vinyl or sticker @Joe H .then add to aluminum or plexi /Lexan etc.
    & @Oneball Yes $$. Comps is 16 inch,
    If I remember correctly, what stood out on the steering wheel design deg wheel You could rotate wheel turning
    The crank ,
     
  10. Joe H
    Joined: Feb 10, 2008
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    I found when i printed on paper from home and taped them all together, it worked just as good as a one piece printed at the store. It was super easy to check with the cam spec's already on the degree wheel. I used a old small degree wheel to bolt the large diameter plywood to, 1/4" plastic would be a good choice also.
     
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