I am installing a Comp roller cam in my 396, to replace the larger one, I had recently installed. I have a polished aluminum cover. It is very shallow. I know I need to run a cam button, and I know that the roller type cam button won't fit. I was wondering if I could use a nylon button and file it down to fit under the front cover? I will use a lock plate of course. What are your opinions? I do have a stock cover of course, but I would like to use the aftermarket, polished cover.

Yes, that is what I did. White nylon botton in the cam gear, shaved down to achieve the proper cam end play.

White nylon botton in the cam gear, shaved down to achieve the proper cam end play.
Yeah, that will work! :thumbsup:

I,m in the process as I type this out installing a polished aluminum cover on a BB Chevy with a short button. I'm curious as to what is the ideal clearance, what do you guys set it at ? I set mine with .005's, wondering if this is too tight or should it be zero. I'm using a Moroso button with the plastic top for a SB Chevy. I'm using two small flat washer's (.052's each) to tighten up the clearance.

Thanks

Ron Miller 92Camaro

I,m in the process as I type this out installing a polished aluminum cover on a BB Chevy with a short button. I'm curious as to what is the ideal clearance, what do you guys set it at ? I set mine with .005's, wondering if this is too tight or should it be zero. I'm using a Moroso button with the plastic top for a SB Chevy. I'm using two small flat washer's (.052's each) to tighten up the clearance.

Thanks

Ron Miller 92Camaro
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You are fine.
I like .004-.008

Thanks guys. I wasn't sure, and none of my friends could tell me. This website is great!

Mike ,
Thanks, for the reply.

Ron Miller 92Camaro