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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB350/400 => Topic started by: 59viperman on March 09, 2013, 11:09:37 PM

Title: cam chain renewal
Post by: 59viperman on March 09, 2013, 11:09:37 PM

 :-\ what kind of job is replacing the cam chain on my 77 cb400? big job ? and cn it be done with engine in frame.

Title: Re: cam chain renewal
Post by: steven400/4 on March 10, 2013, 08:44:46 AM

engine out full strip down big job

Title: Re: cam chain renewal
Post by: Bryanj on March 10, 2013, 06:43:18 PM

Cam chain only can be replaced with a riveted chain with engine in frame BUT invariably the tensioner mechanism needs some work and that is an engine out bottom case off job

Title: Re: cam chain renewal
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on March 10, 2013, 07:36:42 PM

Bryan

Do you know if the pattern tensioners address the weeknesses of original Honda part / design?

Tim

Title: Re: cam chain renewal
Post by: Bryanj on March 11, 2013, 06:38:59 AM

I don't know mate but I believe they are made from stainless which, being harder, should resist the cam chain battering which caused the pivot pin to go tight on the original and thus stop the horseshoe moving properly. I seen to remember that it was ttr400(Kevin) that was making them and as he races the 400 it should be ok.