COMP Cams 4799 Timing Chain User Manual
Timing chain installation

Timing Chain Installation
Thank you for choosing COMP Cams® products; we are proud to be your manufacturer of choice. Please read 
this instruction sheet carefully before beginning installation, and also take a moment to review the included 
limited warranty information. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tools and Supplies Needed: 
1. Basic hand tools as required for your
particular camshaft balancer bolts.
2. Torque Wrench 
3. Harmonic Balancer Installation Tool (Part 
#4920, for units with press on balancer).
4. Crankshaft Timing gear Installation Tool
(Part # 4933 to be used in conjunction with #4920. For units with press on crankshaft gear only).
5. Pro Cam Lube (Part #153 or #154) 
6. Camshaft Degree Kit (Part #4796 including degree video) 
7. Crankshaft Socket (For your particular application) 
Part #4793 Chevy Small Block 265-400, 90º V6, Pontiac and GM 4 cylinder 
Part #4797 Chevy Big Block 
Part #4798 Ford 289-351W, 429-460, Pontiac 389-455, and Buick 
Part #4799 Chrysler V8, “LA”, “RB”, and Hemi 
8. Thread Locking Compound 
9. Engine Repair Manual for your particular engine 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part #174
 Revised 1/7/04 
 
Kit Components:
o Upper timing gear 
o Lower timing gear 
o
Timing chain
Competition Cams, Inc
3406 Democrat Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
(901)795-2400 FAX (901)366-1807
www.compcams.com
