cam lift (was char-broiled...)

[marc_scirocco at sympatico.ca (marc_scirocco)]

IIRC it can be done, but you don't really need to measure it as it is a
known figure:

VW 8V solid camshafts have 38 mm base circle.
VW 8V hydro camshafts have 34 mm base circle.

But I'd hate to correct you. :-)

Marc

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : Larry Fry [mailto:rocco16@sbcglobal.net] 
> Envoy? : 30 octobre 2004 09:55
> ? : marc_scirocco; SCIROCCO75@aol.com; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Objet : Re: cam lift (was char-broiled...)
> 
> 
> Measure the lobes at the highest point minus the base circle 
> and you have lift.
> 
> Marc
> 
> 
> 
> Can you be more specific about HOW to measure base circle???
> I ask because I don't think it can be done.  (The ramps don't 
> leave 180degrees of base to measure) AFAIK, the only way to 
> accurately measure cam lift to to put the cam between centers 
> or in V-blocks and rotate it, using a dial indicator on the 
> lobe(s) to measure lift.
> Please, correct me if I'm wrong....  :)
> 
> Larry
> sandiego16v
> 
>