Have my cam geer marks lineded up perfect acording to book . two cams fell out when i removed cam cover which i didnt really need to mess with .then had to remove rocker boxes push rods ibought new rocker gaskets new ignition assembly intake and exaust gaskets; just wondering if anyone knows any hints or tricks that maybe helpfull in installation especially rods position when putting back together i also need to do some wiring work .the bike ran fine most of the time but beeing a 1986 its overdue on periodic maintenance any input wellcome 86 883 thanks tian
SOURCE: setting new cams on a 883 sportster
witch timing marks the one on the cams or the flywheel if you lined all the cam marks up with the pinion gear your good to go the mark on the flywheel is for ign timing only
SOURCE: i put a new cam cover on a 1200 sportster and
You made a mistake when you timed it. Retime using the correct procedure and your bike will start.
SOURCE: I bought new chrome rocker covers for my 2002
No, the gaskets are made of silicon rubber. Do not put oil on them as they will slide out of position. Assemble them dry.
SOURCE: How do I remove the
Remove outer cover pop rivets (1), outer timer cover (2), inner cover screws (3), inner cover (4) and gasket (5).
2. Loosen timer plate studs (6) just enough to allow sensor assembly (8) to be rotated using a screwdriver in the plate's notchYou want to make sure when you put it back to gether that you get the timing correct.. With timing light aimed into inspection hole, rotate sensor assembly (8) until front cylinder advance timing mark is centered in timing inspection hole.
4. Tighten timer plate studs (6).
5. Install gasket (5), inner cover (4), inner cover screws (3), timer cover (2) and new outer cover rivets (1).
6. Remove TIMING MARK VIEW PLUG from timing inspection hole. Install hex socket timing plug.
Big Twin
Sportster
Timing Range
0-35
0-45
Timing at Start
5
Timing at adjust RPM
35
Adjust RPM
1500
1650-1950
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