i have the book, its kinda confusing. I am 90% positive i have it set up perfect now when at TDC: #1 piston all the way up, both valves closed but intake valve ABOUT to open, turning clockwise of course, crank and cam timing marks line up, and the flywheel ball is lined up with the bellhousing. i think that sounds pretty good to me...unless the exhaust is suppose to open after TDC but i've been told by several people now the intake is suppose to open. as far as lubrication, i have the cam and lifters lubed very nicely with some redline, and was highly reccommened by the machine shop to use John Deere break-in oil...i know kind of random but they said the stuff works great. Maybe it has higher phosphorus?
