Subject: Re: 67 V700 update in Fl
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: Jan 15, 2001, 5:48 AM
Post ID: 1704918968
Tom,
Thanks for setting me straight. Your description was good and I understand
now.
In thinking about this (for future problem solving), if the cam was indeed
in the wrong spot then wouldn't the bike run poorly all the time? Rick has
said that the bike runs well with the choke on but not off. I'm just curious
as to what the signs would be of that.
If I know Rick's bike correctly I don't think this will be the case but you
never know.
Interesting discussion.
Regards....Ian
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Bowes <kk-@home.com>
To: Loopfram-@topica.com <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Date: January 15, 2001 7:57 AM
Subject: RE: 67 V700 update in Fl
Ian, I think you are confusing the electrical timing of the distributor with the cam timing. In order to get an engine to run properly the cam must be synchronized with the crankshaft. Then the distributor must be synchronized with the camshaft. Even if you did pull the distributor and move it a tooth or two one way or another it would not fix the problem if the cam and crank were not in their proper places with respect to one another. I admit that this is a long shot, but if somebody has torn down the engine, and all other attempts have failed, then it might be time to pull the front cover(s) off and check the synchronization marks. Tom '70 Ambassador '82 V50-III Shelby Township, Michigan |