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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
identifying cams
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<blockquote data-quote="Howard" data-source="post: 22778" data-attributes="member: 271"><p>Because it's 20 years since I last set the valve timing, I've been puzzling all day how I did it. </p><p> </p><p>I think this was my method:-</p><p> </p><p>Assume one cam for now. Note the theoretical opening and closing points (from the red book), which are (I found) impossible to locate in practice.</p><p> </p><p>Adjust tappet tight. Turn the crank until the valve starts to open and note the lift (dial gauge) and crank angle (degree plate). Turn the crank until the dial gauge reads the same lift and note the degrees. The cam needs to be adjusted until this angle is mid way between the theoretical open to closed angle. </p><p> </p><p>I set the inlet, and let the exhaust look after itself (within reason).</p><p> </p><p>Looking at this, I think I'm setting based on the maximum lift after all.</p><p> </p><p>It seems to have worked for me.</p><p> </p><p>H</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Howard, post: 22778, member: 271"] Because it's 20 years since I last set the valve timing, I've been puzzling all day how I did it. I think this was my method:- Assume one cam for now. Note the theoretical opening and closing points (from the red book), which are (I found) impossible to locate in practice. Adjust tappet tight. Turn the crank until the valve starts to open and note the lift (dial gauge) and crank angle (degree plate). Turn the crank until the dial gauge reads the same lift and note the degrees. The cam needs to be adjusted until this angle is mid way between the theoretical open to closed angle. I set the inlet, and let the exhaust look after itself (within reason). Looking at this, I think I'm setting based on the maximum lift after all. It seems to have worked for me. H [/QUOTE]
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