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What do I check?
JustcallmeMrT:
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--- Quote from: JustcallmeMrT on January 16, 2015, 12:57:44 PM ---Thanks for the tips! Is there any way to check if the PO has installed the head correctly?
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Only by stripping the top end down. Check if the cam chain has been lined up right and if the head nuts have been torque down but, this will not tell you if it has piston rings or not ;D
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THAT would be an unpleasant surprise. Will have a look in my haynes for a cam chain procedure. This will be the first time I've ever delved into an engine that isn't in a chainsaw!
matthewmosse:
Compression test if you are feeling paranoid, easier than pulling it appart, will rapidly indicate no piston rings I would think. It would also verify the valves were sealing.
JustcallmeMrT:
I'm more worried that the cam and chain are installed correctly and timing is sorted. PO never pulled the pistons or removed the barrels.
LesterPiglet:
Take the plugs out. Turn the engine over using the large nut on the crank under the points cover and check all your clearances.
JustcallmeMrT:
Right-o, time for an update. Engine rotates freely, so that's good news. Pulled the sump out and found a fair amount of gunk, with some bits that are somewhat concerning. First off, there were some thin rubber pieces sitting in the sump.
After thinning out the gunk with some petrol, this was left behind. Is this something to be concerned about?
A quick look up top didn't reveal any obvious wear to me, so bonus there. The main chain running top to bottom was able to slide side to side a bit - is this an issue?
Adjusted the valves, checked the static timing, and adjusted the cam shaft tension. For the cam tension, other than loosening and re tightening the adjuster bolt, is there anything else to it? Seems too simple....
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