In message <9407027758.AA775847545@mednet.med.miami.edu> writes:
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> Hey there everyone...
>
> My name is Chris Reichle and I'm from FL (Miami). I just joined the
> list and as to not offend anyone I'll keep my most recent MGB
> adventure brief.
>
> When I burnt an exhaust valve on my B, I decided to also do the clutch
> and check the main bearings. I'm one of those home mechanics that
> falls victim to the two most costly things you can say while
> contemplating the extent of the work to be done on your car...
>
> While I'm doing bla bla bla... I might as well do the bla bla bla...
> and
> For only ... dollars more I could get a performance bla bla bla...
Shipfitters disease with a hot rodder attitude.. Many of us cought that disease.
It seems to be highly contagious and has been known to spread over the internet.
>
> In any matter, I rebuilt the engine and a whole lot more. In the
> process I purchased a Crane Cam, the mild performance one. After
> degreeing in the Cam I found that it was 9 degrees off from the
> reccommedned timing. Has anyone installed this cam? It is the same one
> that Moss sells. My only solution appears to be to buy an adjustable
> cam sprocket or offset keys. Since I just purchased the double chain
> timimg set and an adjustable cam sprocket is a little pricey, I would
> rather use offset keys. Crane does not make them. I need a 4 degree
> and a one degree. Does anyone know where I can get some for an 80 MGB?
> My two week head rebiuld has turned into four months of backorders
> bills. Can anyone out there help me with this problem?
>
> Thanks for taking the time,
> Chris
Send it back to Crane & tell them you want one that fits specs. You shoudnl't
have to deal with some one elses mistakes.
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