adjusting cams was Re: [Shotimes] Help with engine stumble in 95 MTX

[Rich Bruso]

> Intake valves open first followed by the exhaust. If
> the exhaust cams are advanced 3 degrees, they'll close
> sooner and spend less time open while the intake
> valves are open. Does this make sense?

   The overlap that they are trying to adjust is the period BEFORE the intake closes that the exhaust is open.  To reduce this period, you mush retart the exhaust timing.  Advancing the exhaust timing will increase overlap.


-Rich Bruso
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