Originally posted by CandiPaint2G
Reading the article of Proper Timing Mark Alignment writeup has me second guessing my work as I did install some aftermarket Crower cams. I was under the assumtion that the the TWO DOWELS on the cams need to be facing up and of course the aftermarket adjustable cams need to be aligned where the marks are facing each other with the adjustable marks on top.

Stop right there. Good news bad news. If you have the cams set like you say, you have found your problem. You should have one dowel up (exhaust)and one dowel down (intake).

Don't freak out yet about your valves. It has been general experience of those that have set their timing as you did, that they had no valve damage.