Thread: Help me understand cam timing, advancing or retarding a SOHC for mpg
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Old 07-03-2015, 11:06 AM   #12 (permalink)
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degree per tooth
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
For consideration: 40 teeth on a stock 1998 Metro/Suzukiclone G10 1.0L SOCH cam sprocket = 9 degrees per tooth.
You have to double that because of the 2 to 1 ratio cam to crankshaft, makes 1 tooth effectively 18 degrees.
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