Cam Install question, won't fire
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 872
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From: Niagara Falls Canada
Calibrated finger
Think I would still try a compression gauge to verify u got cam timing right even though it started. Pretty sure a finger can't tell the difference between 80 psi and 190 psi. Still a good thing to verify when u do a job like this
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 872
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From: Niagara Falls Canada
aint melting fast enough
goood luck with the reading and dont get the urge to take take it out if it looks nice in next couple of weeks see post on salt on rims it aint worth it
canu post compression readings when u get them im curious if they compare to my 197 i got in both my 103 cylinders
canu post compression readings when u get them im curious if they compare to my 197 i got in both my 103 cylinders
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 110
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From: Marin County
Let the tests begin.
Disconnected battery(+)- no change.
Pulled plugs, stuck finger in to check comp.- compression good both cyl.
Checked spark- good spark.
Good news comes with embarrassment. When checking for spark, I could clearly see plug boot almost covered the sparkplug. I checked this three times before but never really pushed hard enough to push it on that far. Soooooo, as you have guessed I earn the dummy of the week award.
Bikes awesome and sounds great.
Thanks to all who shared in this learning process.
Disconnected battery(+)- no change.
Pulled plugs, stuck finger in to check comp.- compression good both cyl.
Checked spark- good spark.
Good news comes with embarrassment. When checking for spark, I could clearly see plug boot almost covered the sparkplug. I checked this three times before but never really pushed hard enough to push it on that far. Soooooo, as you have guessed I earn the dummy of the week award.
Bikes awesome and sounds great.
Thanks to all who shared in this learning process.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,156
Likes: 27
From: Texas
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Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 119
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From: Luverne, Mn
ndfrspd - I agree with bud. Bike has only been on trailer once. Main bearing failure coming home from Arizona.
WestTexasRanger - I wish it were that easy. We do have a NAPA here though. I will see what they will do. Small towns don't have city conveniences.
WestTexasRanger - I wish it were that easy. We do have a NAPA here though. I will see what they will do. Small towns don't have city conveniences.
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