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cam degreing question
- lewisj
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Thanks in advance, Jim
1973 Z1
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
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Phoenix, Az
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I am attempting to degree my new cams from pit-stop-performance on my new 1075 motor. When finding the true TDC I have followed the directions moving the crankshaft both clockwise and counter clock wise till the piston touches the TDC bolt. I have recorded and added the two numbers on the degree wheel, divided by two to get the TDC reading. My question is this, if that reading is 42 degree's and I want to move the pointer or degree wheel to reflect that reading, which way on the degree wheel am i going, clockwise or counter-clockwise from 0? I should know this but I want to be sure and many of you have done this before.
Thanks in advance, Jim
Jim if you are using the postive stop method and not just the dail indacator. Rotate the motor until it hits the stop. Set your degree wheel to "0". Rotate the motor the other direction until it hits the stop again, record that number then divide it in half. Then back the motor up to that number. Then set your degree wheel or pointer accordingly.
May I ask?
Witch cam degreeing method, do you plan on using.
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Jim
1973 Z1
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
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I am looking at three different set of instructions and trying to figure out which is best. i have the instructions from Pit-Stop-Performance, they are a little vague at points throughout. I have the Web Cams instruction and I have the Cam Degreeing for Zombies. I am just getting eberything set up for the process. Degree wheel, TDC tool,Dial indicator, etc.
Do you have a perferred method?
Jim
1973 Z1
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
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LarryC, Can you quickly explain what you mean by alot of overlap lift at 106? Is this bad, good?
Jim
Jim,
First, look over that cam spec photo I posted.
With a lot of overlap lift [when both valves are open at the same time at TDC] the closer the valves get to tangling with each other and/or the piston.
Low lobe center values on the cams increases overlap lift. That in turn creates less clearance.
With those cams, it's advisable to assemble the head with light springs to degree the cams. You only need valves assembled in one end cylinder to do the job.
By using light springs you can push the valves open with a screw driver to check for clearance problems.
You're probably going to find that the range of least clearance will occur at slightly past TDC on the intake cam [often 5-8 degrees ATDC]
The potential clearance problems are:
a]Intake Cam - It's possible to accelerate the intake valve into the top of the piston.
b]Exhaust Cam - Piston is chasing the valve up the cylinder. Obviously it's important to get the valve out of the piston's way.
To check for clearance problems this works well.
Assemble with light springs [as mentioned above]
Set valve lash to running clearance.
Position Crank at 15* BTDC on Intake Stroke.
Turn the crank in 2 degree increments.
At each point stop and push the valve down with a screwdriver until it touches.
Check the amount of clearance between the lobe and the bucket with feeler guage or use the dial indicator.
Do that process in 2 degree increments moving past TDC until you find the tightest clearance point.
That should be a minimum of .060 valve to piston clearance.
For the exhaust side, generally, 30 - 15* BTDC will be the range of closest valve to piston clearance. On that side it's best to see .080" as the tightest clearance.
If you run into a situation where you don't have enough clearance on 106 centers, you can spread them a couple of degrees to 108. It's either that or machine the valve pockets on the pistons deeper.
Those cams will pull hard for you. They don't leave you a lot of room to play "close enough". Also, I suggest putting a rev limiter on the bike with those cams to be safe.
Pay attention to what you're doing. It's not rocket science but it should't be approached lightly either.
Trickiest parts are finding true TDC and getting your dial indicator to move freely and repeat the numbers. It's a feel thing. You'll get it
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Great information, I really appreciate your knowledge and help!
Jim
1973 Z1
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
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LarryC,
Great information, I really appreciate your knowledge and help!
Jim
Jim,
One more thing to look at is the clearance between the boss on the cam where the bolts mount and the head.
I just setup a head today for lobe clearances and the cores were dragging in the cam chain tunnel. Had to grind the boss & the head a little.
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Larry, again I appreciate all you help and knowledge and the fact that you readily share it.
Good riding!
Jim
1973 Z1
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
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LarryC, The more I read the more nervous I get. Fortunately, I have a mechanic here in town that was the Int'l. Drag Bike association 'Mechanic of the Year' in 1994, running z1, KZ and 650's. He is very knowledgeable to say the least. i bought my Andrews 3X's off him. I may let him show me the way arounf thiss thing the first time.
Larry, again I appreciate all you help and knowledge and the fact that you readily share it.
Good riding!
Jim
You're welcome Jim. That's great you got some good help for this. Many guys are not that fortunate
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