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Whats this adjustment for??

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jas-xj650, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. jas-xj650

    jas-xj650 New Member

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    on my 81 xj650 maxim there is a lock nut and adj bolt directly under the cam chain adj,the adj bolt is pointing straight down. couldnt find it in my haynes book. what is this??? thanks in advance :D
     
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    redcentre003 Member

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    I think if you check n the engine tear down section of your Hynes manual ou will find it. If I am thinking of what you are describing it is the bolt that holds the rear cam chain guide in place in the crankcase.

    Done touch it!!! It should only be undone when you have the head off the engine and only if you need to take the rear cam chain guide out. Chances are that you won't as from memory I think you only need to extract it if you decide to dive into the internals of the crankcase.

    Anyone else want to add some detail or offer their opinion...?
     
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    jas-xj650 New Member

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    thanks,i will dig a little deeper in the book,
     
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    I asked the same question a while ago. redcentre003 is right, that bolt keeps the rear cam chain guide in place. Loosening it will make you a lot more familiar with the inner workings of your motor... :mrgreen:
     
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