Hot Rods Big thanks, shout out for HAMB member CrazySteve update 10/5/22

I enjoyed the story.

Any chance you recall a part number for the cam or possibly the brand #, type and specs?
Also, what you have for exhaust on the car. Thanks.

 

I installed another Edelbrock Performer Series Cam and lifters (I was happy with its characteristics so replaced with same).
My exhaust is a generic set of Block Hugger Headers (drivers side required a bit of persuasion), followed up with glass packs and duals to the rear bumper.

 

Thank you, sir, for that quick response.
Back in the day my brother bought an Off-Topic Zed 28 and installed that package. Remember its performance offering I bought the same package for my foray into my second SBC motor build. Still on the stand actually.

Interesting enough I searched out to read their version of cam installation and it to see cam specs and giving the first 4 pages of the installation package pdf a view, I said look at that, the Spanish version arrived and thought I wonder what other languages were covered. Flipping a few more pages I see this:

CATALOG #: 2102 ENGINE: 283-350 c.i.d. Chevrolet V8, 1967-1987 RPM RANGE: Idle-5500 CAUTION: Use only Sure Seat Valve Springs, #5802 or 5902 Use stock ratio rocker arms only Duration at 0.006" Lift: Intake 278° Exhaust 288° Duration at 0.050" Lift: Intake 204° Exhaust 214° Lift at Cam: Intake 0.280" Exhaust 0.295" Lift at Valve: Intake 0.420" Exhaust 0.442" Centerlines: Lobe Separation: 112° Intake CL: 107° Timing at 0.050" Lift: Open Close Intake: 5°ATDC 29°ABDC Exhaust: 44°BBDC 10°BTDC CAUTION: Use Performer-Link Timing Chain and Gear Set, #7800. Do not use late model timing sets. They are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft installation. Edelbrock Performer-Link True Rolling Timing Sets feature three keyways for specific timing selection. Always use the “0” or straightup timing mark when installing Performer-Plus camshafts with Performer-Link Timing Sets.

I'm almost 100% sure I also bought the matching gear set; I say almost because it was a long time ago and I'm not sure. I'm going to see if I can find the receipt. But I'd know if I had played with those offset cam /valve opening position's, I didn't because that I'd remember.
Do not use late model timing sets. They are machined in a retarded position and are not recommended for this camshaft installation.

I have to ask, was your chain and gears from the Edelbrock package and last question, have you played much with valve opening and closing events. Thanks again.

 

In this case I used Edelbrocks package which included cam. lifters, and timing components.
As far as "valve opening and closing events" I do as I always have..start with number 1 cyl on TDC, adjust a bit loose for "break in" rotate crank adjust #8, then again rotate adjust #4 cyl, and so on and so forth thru the cylinder firing order sequence.
After the 20 minute "break in" 2000 rpm occasional 1500 rpm using Lucas break in oil, I re-visit the valves adjustment and adjust accordingly..zero lash, but still being able to rotate pushrods with my fingers.

 

While I thank you, and not looking to steer away from the story, I was referring to the 3 timing adjustments to the crank sprocket on installation depending on the gear set that was purchased. Could be why I don't remember doing more than aligning the dots. I got the set without such adjustment. Thank you.