cam photo - proper alignment of the cam

[concept_archer]

Here is a what the cam should and should not look like.

Always install the axle from the right side (as if holding the bow to shoot).
Always use a punch from the left side to remove the axle.If the axle does not come out relatively easy, take the tension off of the limbs (out of the press) and remove the axle.
Never use pliers or pull from the U shaped clip on the right side to remove the axle.

[2Lungs]

CA ?'s on the cam picks. If the cam is over turned would you have to shorten string and vise-versa if under? This is my first single cam bow and if I understand it right there is no need to adjust tiller. But wouldn't ( a measurement like tiller) show-up as out of tiller if cam is under or over turned ? I have new string & cable being built right now (my ATA is about +.250 over) Iam the 2nd owner of bow & string has been replaced thats one reason Iam replacing string. Iam thinking string has strecthed or was a little long to start with. Thanks

[concept_archer]

If it is under rotated it will never change. Over rotated it might get slightly further away but the amount is negligible. If over rotated the string is too long or cable too short. The tiller is set by the diameter of the idler wheel and the tiller does not need to be exact on single cam bows but does for dual cams.

If over rotated, yes, shorten the string and or lengthen the cable. What model?

[2Lungs]

The Believer G1. I don't understand that if its under you can't change? Wouldn't a longer string (or take twists out) or shorter cable achive this? Mine looks to be a little over but not much. Iam more concerned about the ATA being over. How close to the listed ATA is acceptable? Like I said my new string & cable should be here any day now then I will go from there. Also what are the affects if cam is under or over does it change DL, Dw or LO? Sorry for all the questions just trying to learn. Thanks

[concept_archer]

All of those are variables and any change will affect something or everything else. Yes, I suppose if it is under rotated, you will see a very minor change in the tiller (guessing 1/16" or less). The bows are designed for the cam to be properly aligned - draw length, draw weight, efficiency, etc. We test the draw length and draw weight (beside shooting the bow) prior to sending any of them out. With the string and cable at the proper lengths, the draw length is always exact. Our string and cables are stretched, served, and stretched again, not to mention exact to size, therefore you should get very little if any (many have reported none) string stretch and everything should be to spec. I don't know of any other company putting this into their strings, but I believe ours are some of the best out there. No problems on the questions.

[McArcher]

The middle photo is the way I set my bow up. It has been my experience that if you under rotate a single cam. The peak let off and knock travel are changed. Some more than others. It depends on the cam design and bow. The same is true for over rotating plus a few other issues. The best set up is generally the way the manufacter has it.
They designed it and set it to perform at its peak. So pay attention to factory specs. Varying from them very far will affect the performance of the equipment.



Just mine opinon!

Chris,

[concept_archer]

Very well said McArcher. One of the reasons we use draw specific cams because using modules can make changes in the let off.