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Ohpebbles · 06-22-2011, 06:27 AM

Hi,

I have a VF 1100c, and after an engine rebuild it only fires on two cylinders (1 and 3). I think it's down the the camshaft alignment and the camchain, but as the engine has no marks, it is impossible for me to readjust it myself. Is there a simple solution?
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Pebbles.

seruzawa · 06-22-2011, 06:32 AM

Since the engine is the interference type you can damage the valves if the cam is wrong. You need the manual which shows the exact procedure. Clymer makes one. It's about $30. That's a lot cheaper than $2000 for a top end replacement.

Ohpebbles · 06-22-2011, 06:56 AM

Hi, and thanks for the quick reply.
I have the Haynes manual, but I find the explanation and procedure in there quite complicated (English is not my first language), can you shed any light on that?

seruzawa · 06-22-2011, 07:06 AM

Haynes manuals are uniformly terrible. Only buy a Haynes manual if no other manual is available. The Clymer manual has good pictures showing the cam alignment and followable step-by-step procedures.

I did the cams on my 700 Magna a couple of times but the procedure is quite complex and difficult so I can only tell you that you need the proper manual. Even then you'll probably have to seat them and recheck them several times to get it right. It's one bytch of a job and another reason that I said good riddance to the Magna.

Ohpebbles · 06-22-2011, 07:13 AM

I have worked that much out myself already. I'll get hold of a Clymer manual next week, thank you

We all know it is a hard job (it is when you have the marks), but it has got to be done.

Thanks again

06-22-2011, 06:27 AM	#1
Ohpebbles Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3	VF 1100C 1983 Camshaft alignment problem Hi, I have a VF 1100c, and after an engine rebuild it only fires on two cylinders (1 and 3). I think it's down the the camshaft alignment and the camchain, but as the engine has no marks, it is impossible for me to readjust it myself. Is there a simple solution? -- Pebbles.

06-22-2011, 06:32 AM	#2
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Since the engine is the interference type you can damage the valves if the cam is wrong. You need the manual which shows the exact procedure. Clymer makes one. It's about $30. That's a lot cheaper than $2000 for a top end replacement. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

06-22-2011, 07:06 AM	#4
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Haynes manuals are uniformly terrible. Only buy a Haynes manual if no other manual is available. The Clymer manual has good pictures showing the cam alignment and followable step-by-step procedures. I did the cams on my 700 Magna a couple of times but the procedure is quite complex and difficult so I can only tell you that you need the proper manual. Even then you'll probably have to seat them and recheck them several times to get it right. It's one bytch of a job and another reason that I said good riddance to the Magna. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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06-22-2011, 06:56 AM	#3
Ohpebbles Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3	Hi, and thanks for the quick reply. I have the Haynes manual, but I find the explanation and procedure in there quite complicated (English is not my first language), can you shed any light on that?

06-22-2011, 07:13 AM	#5
Ohpebbles Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3	I have worked that much out myself already. I'll get hold of a Clymer manual next week, thank you We all know it is a hard job (it is when you have the marks), but it has got to be done. Thanks again