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Originally Posted by jimmyj900
The cams have to be rotated so that the base circle of the cam is facing the shim, but if you loosen the cam chain to loosen the cams you will not be able to rotate them using the hex nut on the end of the crankshaft.
The way most folks do it without the Triumph tool is to measure all the clearances, write them down, and then lift the cams to change the shims.
You will need a torque wrench to tighten the cams down again and the tightening has to be done in sequence or the cams won't tighten properly.
You'll also need to remove the cam chain tensioner and reset it before you reassemble the cams. Be sure to get a replacement gasket for that and the front right cover.
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OK, this procedure is used also in motorcycle having the shims under the buckets. I followed this procedure twice on my Kawasaki ZR-7S.
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Originally Posted by jimmyj900
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Originally Posted by polex
I suppose that the engine oil level is below the front side cover on the right side.
Can I remove the cover without removing the engine oil ?
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The oil in the cam area will be very close to the edge of the cylinder head so expect some dripping. You can remove the excess with a spoon for working on the cams. I use a large syringe but a turkey baster will work as well. |
As I told, my English is not good, there is a misunderstanding.
I refer to the front right cover. I suppose that the engine oil level in the crankcase is below the front right cover. Consequently I can remove the cover without draining the engine oil before.
Is it correct ?
I have an hint for reducing the oil in the cam area
The oil in the cam area can be drained to the crankcase by leading the motorcycle on the right side before starting the job. By leading the motorcycle, the oil moves on the right side of the cam area and should be drained to crankcase through the cam chain inter-space.
