Quote:
Originally Posted by Racer x
That cocking action on the cam can brake the end of the cam.
|
werd. had this happen.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Racer x
And always set the exhaust cam first then take up the cam chain slack and do the intake cam last . It is OK to carefully rotate the engine back or forth as long as you hold the tention on the cam chain with your finger.
|
HELPFUL HINTS
I tend to use a small dab of paint on the chain and sprocket to easily align things upon reassembly. From there, I still count the links, and rotate the engine twice to double check, but the paint does make this go faster.
Also, My method of setting the exhaust cam easily comes with the use of a tiny screwdriver placing pressure on the chain in between the head and the chain/sprocket. In this manner, I can keep the chain from jumping once tension is applied via the cam tensioner.....THAT STUPID CHAIN IS ALWAYS JUMPING ON ME!!!