i would hope the cam could'nt be ruined (that easily) by checking compression , before i install motor , didn't want to get in all in and put together then find out I have a problem , and have to start over , but thanks for all the advice , also should i do the cam break in before install , for the same reasons , ? and I did pick up a manual, workbench- how to rebuild a sbc ,has anyone else noticed a misprint with lining up the timing gear marks on the sprockets ? every other source and web site i've check shows just the opposite , I hope mine is right though , the round dimple on the rim of the cam pully is at 6 o'clock , while the crank dimple is at 12 o' Clock ,
9at least i hope its a misprint , can anyone tell me the correct setup , thanks