i need help w/duster engine

Melissa I could be way off here but it seems to me that if you bring your cam to max lift then that is where the piston will be at max lift,then check your clearance with the dial ind.that will be the clearance for that cam,knowing this you should be able to stack measurements and arrive close to a # for the other set-up.I don't think the motor knows or cares if you use clay or not after it will be the same measurement.