Building an engine is very much like most things in life- the more attention to detail you give an effort the more likely you will get the results you were looking for. Whether you are installing a new stock or performance camshaft or even simply rebuilding your motor with the stock camshaft getting the valve timing correct is one of the more important things that you can do.
VIDEO: How-To Set the Valve Timing on a Classic Mini 1275cc A+ Block Part 2
VIDEO: How-To Set the Valve Timing on a Classic Mini 1275cc A+ Block Part 1
Choosing The Right Timing Set For Your Engine with an quick review of timing chain tensioners. Camshaft selection can be as complicated as you like, but for the ultimate performance, even if that means best gas mileage, the decision requires that you consider the entire envelope that the camshaft will work within.
Understanding how to set your camshaft timing is a fundamental necessity when working on your Classic Mini Cooper. Learn from the experts at Mini Mania the basic and beyond.
The installation and first few moments of running are critical factors in the life of the camshaft and the following instructions have been devised in order to obtain maximum performance from the engine and to ensure a long and trouble free life from both the camshaft and associated components. These points are designed to be used in conjunction with the original manufacturers installation procedure.