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Title: How To degree Cams
Post by: Shamrock on April 16, 2010, 09:21:48 PM
Tools you'll need

Degree Wheel TDC 0-180 BDC  
Standard 1" dial indicator
Indicator stand
Piston stop
Coat hanger
Paper and pen
Calculator


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Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: Rice Ya on April 16, 2010, 11:40:20 PM
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Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: spdingtkts on April 17, 2010, 03:44:11 AM
Step 18 is not correct.

For example, the stock Hayabusa's intake cam opening is listed as 32 degrees and the closing as 64 degrees.
32+64 = 96
96/2 = 48

I take the opening number, closing number, add 180, divide by 2, then subtract the smaller of the two numbers.
32+64 = 96
96+180 = 276
276/2 = 138
138-32 = 106

Which of the two #'s seems correct?
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: Shamrock on April 17, 2010, 06:38:35 AM
Wonder how many motors I have messed up that way =( LOL  :hys:
Are you using a 0-90-0 wheel?

Step 18 is not correct.

For example, the stock Hayabusa's intake cam opening is listed as 32 degrees and the closing as 64 degrees.
32+64 = 96
96/2 = 48

I take the opening number, closing number, add 180, divide by 2, then subtract the smaller of the two numbers.
32+64 = 96
96+180 = 276
276/2 = 138
138-32 = 106

Which of the two #'s seems correct?





Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: Coryonbusa on April 17, 2010, 06:50:16 AM
Thanks for posting! :thumb:

I always have to do a search for this info when rebuilding my engine. :D
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: knecum on April 17, 2010, 07:00:34 AM
minus small # from big # add 180 divide by 2   done
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: mike46 on April 17, 2010, 10:34:07 AM
minus small # from big # add 180 divide by 2   done
I'd use the word subtract instead of minus but other than that that's how I do it. I've never timed cams at maximum lift...that's a first. I have always timed them using the base circle as 0 than .040 or .050 lift from there.
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: knecum on April 17, 2010, 02:37:58 PM
minus small # from big # add 180 divide by 2   done
I'd use the word subtract instead of minus but other than that that's how I do it. I've never timed cams at maximum lift...that's a first. I have always timed them using the base circle as 0 than .040 or .050 lift from there.

 Subtract, minus, take away,!! what you like not what i like..
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: Wolf1397 on April 17, 2010, 05:34:26 PM
minus small # from big # add 180 divide by 2   done

+1
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: namso on October 03, 2013, 05:06:53 AM
Dear friends ,what is the differences between 0.40  and 0.50 duration in degreeing valve
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: Big CC Racing on October 03, 2013, 02:46:32 PM
You need to think about when the small numbers cross over TDC.  :id:
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: dnhabusa on October 05, 2013, 04:51:04 AM
Dear friends ,what is the differences between 0.40  and 0.50 duration in degreeing valve
That depends on the ramp shapes of the cam. To give you an idea of what it might be, I've checked a couple of old-school cams, and they had 7.5º and 7º more duration@.040" lift than at .050" lift.
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: dnhabusa on October 05, 2013, 05:17:37 AM
You need to think about when the small numbers cross over TDC.  :id:
This is true. Just running the numbers without paying attention to which side of TDC/BDC they are occuring can give bad results. Typically the intake cam is expected to open before TDC and close after BDC, and the exhaust cam is expected to open before BDC and close after TDC. That's where the 180 figure comes from, going from TDC to BDC or vice versa. However in some situations, such as with a Gen1 Busa stock exhaust cam, it can close before TDC when checking@.050" lift. Therefore in that case we need to *subtract* that small number, because it's not going the full 180º from BDC to TDC.
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: T. Bix on October 07, 2013, 10:31:23 AM
The best resource I've found is on Web's page, over in the left column follow the link to degreeing your cams and go to the bottom of that page.... there is a little spreadsheet program that does all the math for you and it never forgets to carry the one!! We just fire up the old smart phone and pull it up while we are doing the job. No muss no fuss correct every time.... Just remember which side of TDC you're on.

http://www.webcamshafts.com/
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: Jay on October 18, 2013, 01:43:06 AM
http://racetoolz.com/
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: KZScott on November 22, 2013, 10:27:35 AM
I've never timed cams at maximum lift...that's a first. I have always timed them using the base circle as 0 than .040 or .050 lift from there.

this is the way Ive been doing it for a few yrs, taking measurements .040 before and after max lift. seems more intuitive. the numbers are close together, easy math, add up then divide by 2. you can get an idea for roughly where the CL will be by the range that shows max lift when you are setting up the DI. I always check PTV and adjust if i feel its too tight.
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: Stainless1 on November 22, 2013, 05:22:41 PM
I've always found them with the .040 or .050 lift opening/closing method and ran the math over and over....
But the .040 either side of max is going to be tried when I check the cams on the 1K Busa next week.  It makes sense and would be so much easier I think.
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: knecum on November 22, 2013, 07:45:46 PM
I go to peak lift and then zero it and go .010 on both sides.  Same results less turning
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: KZScott on November 24, 2013, 01:00:55 AM
i think i can break in a set of rings degreeing cams  :hys:
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: gixxre750 on November 24, 2013, 07:56:15 AM
i think i can break in a set of rings degreeing cams  :hys:

Lmao. I've thought the same
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: Nosgsx1300 on November 26, 2013, 02:57:31 AM
I go to peak lift and then zero it and go .010 on both sides.  Same results less turning

Being a machinist and worrying about every .001 play
I only turn the motor in one direction so lotsa lotsa motor turning
 :td:

I consider it the beginning of break in LOL


Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: knecum on November 26, 2013, 09:08:11 AM
You can go backwards but go back well past the checking lift then forward. Will wont have an issue.
Title: Re: How To degree Cams
Post by: Shamrock on December 08, 2014, 09:32:45 PM
Bump for the Newbies