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    Hello all:

    Would it be possible to put cams from one 1979 head into another 1979 head?

    Can I use the cam caps from the one 1979 head into another 1979 head?

    cheers,
    Ronnie.
    Last edited by Ronnie_D; 08-09-2021, 09:42 AM.
    1978 XS1100E

  • #2
    Cams should not be a problem, I'm sure there is a tolerance specification in the manual that you have to measure on the bearing surfaces.
    Generally cam caps are matched to the cylinder head, they line bore them together when they are built. It's not recommended to use cam caps from one head on another.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by tntmo View Post
      Cams should not be a problem, I'm sure there is a tolerance specification in the manual that you have to measure on the bearing surfaces.
      Generally cam caps are matched to the cylinder head, they line bore them together when they are built. It's not recommended to use cam caps from one head on another.
      Thank you for the info. I will use the same cam caps on the same head.

      Ronnie.
      1978 XS1100E

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      • #4
        Update: I now have the original cam caps from the guy I bought the head off.
        Now a line bored matched set.

        Thank you,
        Ronnie.
        1978 XS1100E

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