Help Needed with cam gear.

askforjonny

askforjonny

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I'm trying to reassemble my 71 CT70
I can not get the cam gear to go on...
It's almost like the chain is too short.

I hope it's just something stupid I'm missing.
 

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CLEC66

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Did you loosen the cam chain tensioner spring? Sometimes I take a small needle nose pliers and one point in the center hole and other in rearmost hole and give a little squeeze, should just jump on then.
 
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CLEC66

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It's on bottom of engine about where gear shift shaft is. Remove bolt, loosen slotted tensioner, spring will prolly come with it. Should help with the cam gear install. Replace tensioner spring and tightener till feel good tensioner. Might look at a parts diagram to see how it really works.
 
kirrbby

kirrbby

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It IS really tight.
I think this is a good video. If this doesn't get you straight...let us know...we can help.
 
darrel gunderson

darrel gunderson

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Do yourself a big favor...... Remove the flywheel and the stator plate and make sure nothing has come off at the crank and cam chain tension roller. Once you have that verified you should be able to lift up the arm and give the chain a little slack. The small roller can easily come off the chain and will raise hell with everything. I have seen this many times!
 
askforjonny

askforjonny

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kirrbby said:
It IS really tight.
I think this is a good video. If this doesn't get you straight...let us know...we can help.
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I set the timing I just did not see where the chain tensioner was located on my 71' CT. I ended up using a bolt to hold it somewhat lined up and pried it forward the 1/8in with screwdriver with very little force.

It look like almost every thing is just about together now. I just need a few odds and ends I ordered off TB. Quick valve and points adjustment and we might be running again.... Hopefully.

This was a $300 barn find and everything was there when I bought it just has some definite usage wear. :)
 
kirrbby

kirrbby

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askforjonny said:
I set the timing I just did not see where the chain tensioner was located on my 71' CT. I ended up using a bolt to hold it somewhat lined up and pried it forward the 1/8in with screwdriver with very little force.

It look like almost every thing is just about together now. I just need a few odds and ends I ordered off TB. Quick valve and points adjustment and we might be running again.... Hopefully.

This was a $300 barn find and everything was there when I bought it just has some definite usage wear. :)
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LOVE it! Good work.
Soo...you must be about ready to post some pics?? :D
 
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