Adjusting Timing Chain???

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  • MIDWAYAUTO
    XSive
    • Jul 2007
    • 11

    #1

    Adjusting Timing Chain???

    I was reading on this site about adjusting the timing chain and I understand where the tensioner is, I would just like to clarify where exactly the "engine case cover over the timing plates" is? Or if someone had a pic that would be great. Thanks
  • skids
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Jul 2002
    • 5047
    • Florissant, CO, USA

    #2
    It is the roundish cover, left side, that says Yamaha on it. It has four allen bolts in it for removal. You can reuse the gasket a million times.
    Skids (Sid Hansen)

    Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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    • MIDWAYAUTO
      XSive
      • Jul 2007
      • 11

      #3
      Will there be any fluid leakage? Thanks

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      • JWSanders
        XSive Maximus
        • May 2005
        • 879
        • White House, TN

        #4
        If there is, than you have much bigger problems than timing.

        Nah, it's dry in there.
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        • trbig
          Simply used to just post A LOT!
          • Nov 2005
          • 7838
          • Ada, Oklahoma

          #5
          If there is oil in there, it COULD mean your crank seal is leaking. You also have a galley plug in that area that leaks sometimes, but no.. it's vented at the bottom and won't hold oil.


          Tod
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          • Crazcnuk
            XS-XJ Guru
            • Aug 2006
            • 2980
            • Hinton, AB, Canada

            #6
            What they mean is no.

            (then if you come back later to ask why yours had oil in there, then read the above answers)
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            • Axel
              XSive Maximus
              • May 2007
              • 869
              • Renfrew,Ontario

              #7
              Cam Chain Tensioner

              Remove cover . Turn crank clockwise til 'C' is at the mark at 12 o'clock
              Loosen locknut on tensioner bolt . Loosen tensioner bolt. Tensioner will reposition itself automatically . Tighten bolt(not too tight) . Tighen locknut (not too tight) . Replace leftside cover. Ride
              Did I leave anything out ?
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              • prometheus578
                XS-XJ Super Guru (RESIGNED)
                • Aug 2004
                • 4012
                • Olympia , Wa.

                #8
                Nope.
                "Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)

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