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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #60 on: December 20, 2014, 04:38:21 PM »
 Had a rethink after discussing with local motorcycle shop a very experienced man who used prepare racing engines. Ths spacer was fitted to alleviate end float of camshaft, So into workshop
(shed) Heat on and replaced spacer reset timing and valve clearances. Now for carb overhaul Is there any info available on overhaul of the Keihin Carbs.

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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #61 on: December 20, 2014, 06:53:12 PM »
Hi,
     A bit of a weird one,have checked different parts drawings, but cannot find it in 350-400/4 parts catalogs, except early cam-wheels appear to be solid, so maybe it was a part of the cam-chain wheel pre 1975?
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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #62 on: December 20, 2014, 06:54:39 PM »
Forgive me if I am sounding thick how the hell does that stop camshaft end float someone explain?
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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #63 on: December 20, 2014, 07:25:19 PM »
Forgive me if I am sounding thick how the hell does that stop camshaft end float someone explain?
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It is too rusty to be any kind of end float.

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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #64 on: December 20, 2014, 08:08:52 PM »
Trig
Stumped and out WTH
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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #65 on: December 20, 2014, 08:41:26 PM »
You luck people. It just so happens here I have for sale one CB400F cam sprocket washer!
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Very rare, sort after genuine Honda part in excellent condition.
Essential for keeping you cam sprocket bolts tight.
Yours for a mere tenner including P&P! Offering here at mates rates before it goes on eBay.
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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #66 on: December 20, 2014, 08:44:16 PM »
Lynx
Will have to say never seen one afore so they exist bloody hell well done mate but still think if its not there no disaster
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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #67 on: December 20, 2014, 09:00:48 PM »
I'm sure it will be fine without. The strange thing is, I've stripped 3 of these engines in the past two years and they all had this part. One was a 1976 bike. Not sure of the others. I think they just get left out.
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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #68 on: December 20, 2014, 09:02:19 PM »
Hi Bitsa,
              agree with you 100%, no loose cam-wheel screws found on mine despite high revs and heavy handed throttle, will Lynx's bit be the new must have item worth tens of pounds on fleabay.
nice bike,nothing in the bank

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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #69 on: December 20, 2014, 09:14:07 PM »
KA jA
Christ your right they will rocket now convinced sellars watch this site to find out what us people want
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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #70 on: December 20, 2014, 09:16:45 PM »
Better buy mine while you still can! Haha.
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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #71 on: December 20, 2014, 09:18:49 PM »
I would but aint got a 400 four no more
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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #72 on: December 20, 2014, 09:24:40 PM »
I have only come across 2 of those in all my years and both were the 1976 engines.

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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #73 on: December 21, 2014, 01:32:46 PM »
Trig
Apart from what you said is there any other differences for that year?
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Re: Winter Work
« Reply #74 on: December 21, 2014, 03:08:21 PM »
Thanks guys for the banter. I will give it a rest until New Year. I am still looking for info on Carb overhaul I remember seeing something on another forum but cannot remember where.HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL AND SAFE RIDING IN THE FUTURE.

 

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