2002 Yamaha YZ 426 F "set timing chain tensioner" Questions

...set timing marks Set the crankshaft's T mark right across the mark on the crankcases and place the cam shafts with their marks looking outwards (I think). Inlet camshaft's IN mark should look towards ...

...chain tension and how to set it . There is some cam chain noise at low engine rpms. bike is a 1982 maxim 550 Yes, it is the cam chain tensioner. With the engine off, just loosen the tensioner lock ...

within the slack tolerance specified in the owner’s manual. If the tightest spot is at the tightest allowed and the loosest is beyond the tolerance then it’s time to get a new chain and sprocket set.

...timing marks for the motor and set the motor to top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke for the #1 cylinder. Piston up, both valves loose (not pressing on valves). Now loosen the bolt on top ...

within the slack tolerance specified in the owner’s manual. If the tightest spot is at the tightest allowed and the loosest is beyond the tolerance then it’s time to get a new chain and sprocket set.

within the slack tolerance specified in the owner’s manual. If the tightest spot is at the tightest allowed and the loosest is beyond the tolerance then it’s time to get a new chain and sprocket set.

...timing chain Put the motor at Top Dead Center "TDC" on the compression stroke of the number 1 cylinder. Then loosen and tighten the cam chain adjuster bolt on the back of the cylinder. If you are ...

...pin to piston clearance,rod bottom bearing clearance, very unlikely the timing chain has any kinks with a chain tensioner set properly...a loose chain could make some noise so check the tension ...

...set level with top of head same as pic in manual bolts for cam sprocket are 6 & 12 oclock dot at 3 oclock piston at top is this right . turned engine on starter no knocking have spark but havent ...

...some feedback, thanks DO NOT just replace the tensioners without setting the cam timing as not doing so will let the cam chain jump the crank sprocket. And refit manual tensioners, as Honda ones