81 special cam stuff

[BA80]

Both cams were pulled to do the shims.

He said the cam gear broke, wondering if its from that. After my experience with those bolts coming loose I made sure to locktite and torque all 4 of them. We were missing a washer on one of the cam caps and thinking it may have fallen onto the valves we looked with a flashlight. If there was a bolt just sitting there Im pretty sure it would have been seen.

That is the reason I'm one that pushes using the tool for the shims. Too many pieces for most to keep track of. The tool is difficult to learn to use but easy once you do.

I'm thinking one of the gear bolts was loose and came out. Was the bolt floating around in there a hex head or a allen head?

[wjw11teen]

it was ex cam bolt from thr cam gear

the combustion chambers look excellent no damage

the 2 valves are only bent very slightly .. mechanic said i got really lucky and other than the obvious stuff should be good to go with a simple top end job

excluding pistons

ill try to put up a couple pics

[BA80]

sent you a couple PMs

[wjw11teen]

think i found the top end parts!!

what brand of cam chain and where to get it? also need the special tool to connect the master link..and advice on how to slip the cyl head back over the piston rings..

thanks fellas..still gonna try to put up some pics tomorrow

[trbig]

i had a legit MC mechanic.....

The words that bring dread to just about everyone on here concerning these bikes.

[jetmechmarty]

Many of us are running the EK chain from Z1 Enterprises, myself included.

Cam Chain EK 219H 128 link
Cam Chain EK 219H Master Link

Z1 has the tool as well. Chain Rivet & Breaker Tool

Mike's XS has a less expensive chain tool, and so does Parts n' More.



I hope you're back on the road soon!

[wjw11teen]

so how do i operate this chain tool?
ive never used one and am a little nervouse about it

does the it come with directions?

[wjw11teen]

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double post

[bikerphil]

[jetmechmarty]

so how do i operate this chain tool?
ive never used one and am a little nervouse about it

does the it come with directions?

There is a chance that you'll break the small pin learning to use it. Both Mike's XS and Parts n' More offer a replacement pin.

[MPittma100]

think i found the top end parts!!

what brand of cam chain and where to get it? also need the special tool to connect the master link..and advice on how to slip the cyl head back over the piston rings..
thanks fellas..still gonna try to put up some pics tomorrow

The cylinder head is separate from the cylinder case. The case stays on the engine and therefore, no bother with the piston rings.

[jetmechmarty]

When you break the old chain, you tie the new chain to it. You pull the new one through as you pull the old one out. In my case, untie it and drop the whole chain into the bottom of the engine. I easily fished it out with a magnet.

The job looks intimidating. Once you've done it, you will look back and remember how easy it was.

[wjw11teen]

old chain is already broke...and cyl head is already off...just a little nervous on riviting new cam chain on correctly....if there are instructions ishould be ok though..thanks

[wjw11teen]

ok...i ordered the recomended cam chain the cam chain riviter tool with extre 2mm pin thingy and 3 master links

im gonna try one on my old chain before i do the new one....

i may spaz out from stress and come back on here with all kinds of paranoidquestions...please just bear with me....

thanks for all the help fellas