Wait, are the springs and rockers on or off?  If the rockers are not yet on, then yes, is should have zero resistance to spinning or longitudinal movement.  If the rockers are on, then it will have enough friction to not easily slide fore-aft.  

It was already on the car and fully assembled when I noticed. I placed a block of wood against the firewall and was easily able to move the camshaft forward using the curved portion of a long pry bar. There was not a lot of room, so it was the only thing I could think of. Everything is on, timing lines up nicely, so we are moving on. Kid has homecoming in a few weeks! Remember those days!

Camaro-guy

ok but I still think it would be a good idea to check for binding for your own peace of mind.

Edited September 24, 20195 yr by Dave WM