Degreeing a Cam, or not.....

RustyRatRod said
No, because most cam cards want the cam advanced.

OK, have to take that into account then.

Turn the crank to the cam card advance recommended * , like if it is 4* then turn the crank to 4* BTDC. Then the pushrods will be level at overlap if the cam timing is set properly.

Easy . . .