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Rookie 03-03-2018 09:46 PM

My MK IV's do. The holes are about 0.020" off and need to be opened a little. I've never done it, I'm just assuming you can. Others chime in and let me know if I'm wrong.
Apparently they are there and were used with gear drives.
Installing Roller Camshaft in Mark IV Big Block - What Mods are Required? - Chevelle Tech

convincor 03-03-2018 09:51 PM

1 Attachment(s)
See edit above. Found on Chevelle forum
Attachment 575619

Griff 03-04-2018 12:56 AM

I used the stock timing cover on my Gen V 525SC with a cam button when I retrofitted a roller cam.
I used a button with the built in bearing. Never had any issues.

convincor 03-04-2018 05:54 AM

I did opt for a roller button.
​​​​​Many have run the nylon without issue.
Will have parts this week and make a decision.
My biggest concern with this would be timing issues. One post I read guy had 14° variation in ignition timing due to cam movement.

GPM 03-04-2018 09:08 AM

You probably know this, shim the roller button so you only have .003 to .005 end play.

GPM 03-04-2018 09:49 AM


Originally Posted by convincor (Post 4613826)
I did opt for a roller button.
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My biggest concern with this would be timing issues. One post I read guy had 14° variation in ignition timing due to cam movement.

That much movement could be a combination of to much distributor end play, chain slop and cam end play.


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