COMP Cams 3201 Chevrolet Timing Chain - Manual

Part #172
Revised 7/01/05
Competition Cams, Inc
3406 Democrat Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
(901)795-2400 FAX (901)366-1807
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Chevrolet Timing Chain
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Please read this instruction sheet carefully before beginning installation, and also take a moment to
review the included limited warranty information.
Application Part #
Chevy 90º V6 (200, 229 and 262, 1978-86) and V8 (262-400 1955-91) #2100, #3100 and #3200
Chevy Big Block (396-454, 1965-90) #2110, #3110 and #3210
Chevy 90º V6 and V8 (1987-Present with factory roller camshaft #2136 and #3136
Chevy 60º V6, 173 #3201
Tools and Supplies needed:
1. 1/2 Wrench
2. Torque Wrench
3. Pro Cam Lube (Part #153 or #154).
4. Harmonic Balancer Installation Tool (Part #4920)
5. Crankshaft Timing Gear Installation Tool (Part #4789). (Used in conjunction with #4920)
6. Crankshaft Socket (Part #4793 for Small Block Chevy and #4797 Big Block Chevy)
7. Cam Lock Plate & Bolts (Part #4605) (Not used on 87-present models equipped with factory roller
cam)
8. Cam Button (Part #200 or #202 for Small Block Chevy and #205 or #207 for Big Block Chevy).
Note: This is required when using mechanical roller and retro-fit hydraulic roller camshafts.
However, it is not required on 87-present models equipped with factory roller camshafts when
using stock camshaft retainer.
9. Camshaft Degree Bushings (Part #4760)
10. Camshaft Degree Kit (Part #4796 including degree video)
11. Thread Locking Compound
12. Cleaning Solvent
The following instructions begin after the timing cover and old timing set have been removed.
Installing the timing set and degreeing the camshaft will be easier if you loosen the rocker arms so that
Kit Components:
o Upper timing gear
o Lower timing gear
o Timing chain