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Checking Camshaft Lobe Lift

Remove rocker arm and balls. Attach @ dial indicator to rocker arm stud or rocker arm cover mounting hole and adjust dial indicator to seat in push rod cup.

NOTE: Be sure push rod is seated in lifter socket.

Rotate crankshaft slowly until lifter is on heel of cam lobe (push rod will be at lowest position). Zero dial indicator and slowly "bump" engine over until push rod is fully raised.

CAUTION: Ground primary wire on coil, when cranking engine.

Compare total lift on dial indicator with specifications (see Cam Lobe Lift  table). Continue to rotate engine until indicator reads zero.