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Title: Honda CB400f cam sprocket
Post by: eem46 on December 27, 2018, 08:36:35 PM

Dear All, quick question about the camshaft sprocket, there are two versions, the solid earlier one and the later lighter version with holes. When do you mount the the big black washer? Only with the solid sprockets? Or always? Please advise. Kind regards, Emiel

Title: Re: Honda CB400f cam sprocket
Post by: eem46 on December 27, 2018, 08:43:24 PM

Pic of later version, does this one need the big washer?

Title: Re: Honda CB400f cam sprocket
Post by: Trigger on December 27, 2018, 08:57:43 PM

Many different cam sprockets on a 400 four, even some solid ones never had the big black washer  ;)

Title: Re: Honda CB400f cam sprocket
Post by: eem46 on December 27, 2018, 09:09:30 PM

Ok, but is the big washer needed at all? It is not 100% flat, maybe pre tension? Am I safe to mount lighter/open sprocket with out the washer?

Title: Re: Honda CB400f cam sprocket
Post by: Trigger on December 27, 2018, 11:32:15 PM

The sprung washer is only for use on the solid sprocket. If using a holed sprocket, then a dab of retainer on the two bolts is required  ;)

Title: Re: Honda CB400f cam sprocket
Post by: eem46 on December 28, 2018, 10:21:52 AM

Thanks Trigger for your information! I will take off the big washer and remount the bolts with green Loc tite 270 and torque them to spec. Kind regards, Emiel