I don't see how any test can possibly be accurate with a timing chain as sloppy as the one you described. Also, remember, if you are using a quality timing set, and if the cam manufacturer did their job dot to dot should be where the cam manufacturer wants it installed.
I want to see if there is a difference between the timing marks between sets. For example: if the comp cams set I am replacing with the Howards set is at a different degree of overlap when dot to dot. Not because I have to but just curious.
