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16-05-06, 07:44 PM | #1 |
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Cam Chain adjusters, do they stick?
I havent used my 1999 sv since before chistmas, it didn't rattle then, but has been stood up since unused, i took it for its mot the other day, and cant help but notice that there is a distinct noise, which i am assuming is the cam chain. Do the automatic adjusters get stuck when left unused for a while? How do i sort it if this is the case? Any help would be great.
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16-05-06, 11:47 PM | #2 |
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They do go wrong... But tbh I wouldn't have thought being sat would be an issue. A bit of rattle's not really a problem, but where do you draw the line? I'll be honest, I've no idea, so i aim for no cam chain rattle at all, and usually it's doable. Right now, it sounds like a maraca though
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17-05-06, 05:21 AM | #3 |
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You could check to see if they are sticking. Take the top cover off the adjuster. They unscrew. Stick a thin blade screwdriver in and wind the adjuster back up. Then release the screwdriver, if you listen carefully you should hear them ping back.
I warn you though, the front one is nigh on impossible to get too. Most people have found it easier to actually take the adjusters off to free them up. If you do go down this route, be very careful as they have gaskets that can break. If you break one they will leak oil and you will have to replace the gaskets. |
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17-05-06, 07:10 AM | #5 |
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Perfect. I was just to lazy to bother with any real explanations. Oh that good Ole search function again
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17-05-06, 09:33 AM | #6 |
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Maplins and Homebase sell a small side-armed scrwedriver with a thumbscrwe on it, which is perfect for doing the front cylinder... It's still fiddly putting the cap back on though, especially with the carbs in place.
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