1FastBrick

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Keep us posted!

Gadgetized

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I think this might be your problem. The open and closed side of a lobe can have different ramp rates.

I assume you have covered the basics like only turning it over in a clockwise direction while looking at the crank. The chain isn't designed for a tensioner, and you are not running one, or vice versa?

If it is still off, you might be able to get an offset keyway for your oil pump/cam gear, or even get an offset keyway cut in the gear.

Just a couple thoughts.

TXsilverado

iTrader: (19)

yes, it was turned clockwise when measuring at .050. even if the chain was designed for a tensioner and i removed it (or vice versa), 6* off is huge. not something a tensioner would be able to dramatically change (in a LS motor anyways).

Gadgetized

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I'm not even sure if the chain is different, just throwing it out there. Yeah 6* is pretty big. Hopefully it is the cam, that would be the best fix.

TXsilverado

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just got off of the phone with john from howards. he told me that they measured it out and i was absolutely right. he apologised and said it should have been caught in QC and said they will have me a fresh cut out by Friday. gotta love good customer service.

Gadgetized

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Very good news.

Looks like I better check mine when I put it together.

TXsilverado

iTrader: (19)

i have never measured my cams in the past. just went dot to dot and ran with it. i will be checking for now on.