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Timing mark
« on: September 23, 2011, 02:45:54 PM »
Hi All,
Just checking this is the right timing mark to set up cam and valve timing.
My head is up my ar*e today.
Thanks
Paul
PS I copied the picture from another post hope thats OK.
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Re: Timing mark
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2011, 06:18:47 PM »
Yes it is the second line, but it ain't in line with the static mark in that picture!

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Re: Timing mark
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2011, 07:14:45 PM »
Thanks Bryanj,
You know when you get it right and then have a, are you sure moment, thats been me all day.
Thanks again
Paul
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Re: Timing mark
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2011, 04:50:29 PM »
that was my bike and i did have to tweak it a little, think it was adjusted by one more tooth

glad the pic helped though  :D


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Re: Timing mark
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2011, 05:31:09 PM »
You tend to find the marks are not exact, especialy with a used chain

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Re: Timing mark
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2011, 05:25:03 PM »
Hi Mark550/4
Thanks for the use of your picture.
I was one tooth out and the old girl ran well, now it should be a rocket ship.
Paul
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Re: Timing mark
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2011, 06:35:37 PM »

I was one tooth out and the old girl ran well,

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Re: Timing mark
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2011, 04:12:13 PM »
Hi Steve,
Advanced, I have started her today and she runs well, very well. ;D
Paul
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