ed922 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 hi all, im new to the site and could use some help. i am rebuilding my 82 xs400 i put everything back together up intill the timing chin i order a manual online but it is for sohc and i have dohc could some one point me in the right direction so i can time this motor right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwataomote Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 hi all, im new to the site and could use some help. i am rebuilding my 82 xs400 i put everything back together up intill the timing chin i order a manual online but it is for sohc and i have dohc could some one point me in the right direction so i can time this motor right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwataomote Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Hi ed992, Not the most common bike you've got yourself there ! Timing this engine is actually quite simple. There is a "T" mark on the rotor which lines up with a mark on the crankcase cover. With the crank in this position you need to position both camshafts so that the dot on the lefthand "rim" of the camshaft as you look down on it (NOT from the side !)lines up with the timing mark on the cam cap.In this position the lobe of the lefthand exhaust cam should be facing forward and the lobe of the lefthand inlet cam should be facing the rear. With everything lined up as above, fit the sprockets to the camshafts, torque the bolts up to 20Nm and don't forget to recheck the timing once you've installed the cam chain tensioner. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed922 Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 hello again all i have another question on this same topic i was looking for the torch specs for this motor got all my parts and getting ready to put it back together and i want to make sure i do it all right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronevan2 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Congrats on your bike, I wish that I hook help you out so email me if I can help out with anything other than the engine. I have an '83 XS 400 Maxim so join the club LOL. [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed922 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 thanks for the warm welcome really like that everyone is so heipfull great new for me i finished the motor and got her all back together going out for test drive in a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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