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XJ1100 cam timing

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Strick1, Apr 20, 2017.

  1. Strick1

    Strick1 New Member

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    I'm having an issue getting my cams aligned with the cap arrow exactly while the crank is at "T". The cams are close but not what I consider exact. How much tolerance do we have with aligning cams to the cap arrow?
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    is your cam chain off?
    have you removed the tensioner?
     
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    With a bit of stretch in cam chain it should be less than half a chain link. So moving cam 1 link either way will be way out
     
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    Strick1 New Member

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    Go or no go? Tensioner on.
     

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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Go.
     
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    This might seem weird and maybe I was imagining it but I swear I aligned a cam better by rotating the sprocket 180 on the cam so the bolts used the other hole.
    I felt happier after doing it after having the same question as you do.
    Just a note.
     
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