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Sesman:
I’m about to fire up my rebuilt 550 for the first time, but I’m developing a paranoia about the cam chain slipper guide. I know for a fact that the tensioner is properly seated, but I’m having one of those self doubt moments over the slipper guide. I know it’s the right way up (it’s marked ‘UP’), but now I’m beginning to doubt if it’s the right way round!

The chain runs in the centre of the tunnel between the tensioner and the guide…correct?  I’m starting to believe iv’e run the chain between the slipper and the barrel, which is impossible isn’t it? Is it actually possible to assemble the engine and get the cam in if I’ve got it wrong?🤔

murdock:
I don't have an answer, but maybe the picture will help.

Oddjob:
No the chain runs next to the front of the block, the guide faces toward the front of the bike with the up mark uppermost, page 46 fig 133 of the CB500 workshop manual gives a really good view of how it should look.

Nurse Julie:
If you scroll down this link there is a picture http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,20419.150.html

Sesman:
Phew, thanks all. Feeling better now. Thinking about it now I’m sure I’ve got it right. If I had both chain runs in the tunnel I’m pretty sure the chain would have fitted much easier than it did! :'(

Pain over…..oh no…did I torque up the conrod bolts… :'(

Just kidding. I was very methodical in the bolt department.

Also just found this photo.

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