Why do you need to adjust the cam chain?
The adjuster spring pushes the sprocket, roller or plate against the Cam Chain tightening it. This arrangement allows the Cam Chain to wear (Stretch) and still remain at the proper tension. It also allows the Cam Chain to be a bit loose for easier instillation on the Camshaft sprocket (s).
When to replace the cam chain on a Honda 350cc?
The early Honda 350cc twins had a tensioner controled by oil pressure. Check your shop manual. If the Cam Chain is real noisy and the noise does not go away when you adjust it, the Cam Chain is worn out and needs to be replaced. Just like with the rear drive chain and sprockets, the Cam Chain sprockets should be replaced too.
How do you change the camchain on a bike?
The camchain tensioner can stay in place for this operation. Just turn the spring-loaded wheel to release the tension and pull up on the chain. There is a 12mm nut on the opposite side holding an M8 grub screw — undo it and turn the screw clockwise until it locks the tensioner plunger (keep hold of the chain until tightened).
Where do you put the cam chain on a motorcycle?
You must install them in the completely off (Loosest) position. That is, with no tension placed on the Cam Chain.
How much does it cost to replace a cam chain tensioner?
Same procedure for the cam install; freeze the cams with bearings installed, heat the plate, make sure the timing dots are aligned and drop the cams into the plate; a piece of cake. Or, take the plate with cams and the new tensioner assembly to a local dealer or indy and pop for $20-$25 for them to install the new inner tensioner.
How does a cam chain adjuster plate work?
If the adjuster is a plate it may pull on both ends of the adjuster making it bow in the middle and push on the Cam Chain or the plate may hinge on one end and the adjuster spring and rod push on the center of the plate. Cam Chain Adjuster Sprocket. Cam Chain Adjuster Roller. Cam Chain Adjuster Plate.
What’s the final torque on a cam plate?
Tighten cam plate screws in sequence according to manual, do not final torque. Turn engine until the flat surface on the crankshaft is horizontal. Carefully torque cam plate bolts in steps as listed in service manual. Final torque on these bolts is 120 in-lb
What can I do to fix my cam chain?
The real cure is a new Cam Chain. There is always one and sometimes several Cam Chain Guides. These guides can be rollers, Sprockets or plates. They keep the Cam Chain on track as it goes through the engine. Some of these guides can be quite complicated like these from a Kawasaki 700 V-Twin.