Degreeing a Cam vs. Lining Up the Dots

Usually you degree the cam on #1 intake centerline. Turning only the way the engine runs. You measure, using a dial indicator on a dummy lifter, some number in degrees, .060", from max lift then same number. 060", in degrees on the other side of max lift. Add the two degree numbers together and divide by 2 to get installed number. Most cam lobes are not symmetric. TDC you turn the crank both ways and the degree number should be the same, some number, .060" from TDC.