10-20-2020, 01:57 PM
Be sure to torque the cams to recheck adjustment. Don't just snug them a bit.
Hi Ben, can you please explain why you suggest to torque the cams (I assume you mean the cam holders) as opposed to just snugging them up prior to inspecting the clearances? I understand that if they are loose the adjustment will not be accurate, but do you believe that snugging them to say 50% of the required torque will make a difference? I'm not sure about the CB1100, but my shop manual for my VFR800 states that the cam holder bolts should be replaced whenever they are removed. This leads me to believe that tightening the bolts to their full torque causes the bolts to stretch beyond their elastic limit, therefore requiring them to be replaced ever time they are fully tightened. Thank you.
Hi Ben, can you please explain why you suggest to torque the cams (I assume you mean the cam holders) as opposed to just snugging them up prior to inspecting the clearances? I understand that if they are loose the adjustment will not be accurate, but do you believe that snugging them to say 50% of the required torque will make a difference? I'm not sure about the CB1100, but my shop manual for my VFR800 states that the cam holder bolts should be replaced whenever they are removed. This leads me to believe that tightening the bolts to their full torque causes the bolts to stretch beyond their elastic limit, therefore requiring them to be replaced ever time they are fully tightened. Thank you.