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Offline CB750Fury

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CB750 Cam Chain Clearances
« on: December 22, 2014, 12:06:16 PM »
Ciao All,

What is the method for inspecting for cam chain wear, to decide whether or not to replace it ??

Any chain clearances measurments??

Many Thanks
Carlito

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Re: CB750 Cam Chain Clearances
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2014, 12:19:47 PM »
Any time you have the whole engine apart I would change it. Dan

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Re: CB750 Cam Chain Clearances
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2014, 01:00:41 PM »
If the engtine is old and not got retainers ( for cam and primary chains) changed for long time they need to be replaced since the rubber wheels have hardened and will fall into small pieces. Cases must be apart for this (primary chain retainer).

I do not know the service limit but I can imagine 10 years when rubber hardens. When cases are apart there are other parts good to be replaced just for the cases are apart like all chains.

If tuning the engine, head and cyl off. Open the cases and replace all chains and retainers, seals, maybe all bearings, clutch...

Check if the gearbox sprocket dogs need undercut machining if they are worn. (my engine did not need it, now around 100.000km's,
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Re: CB750 Cam Chain Clearances
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2014, 01:06:39 PM »
doesnt wear, but it does stretch.
compare its length to a new one.
Camelia/Tsubaki (continuous) chains are around $40 and a good idea, along with all rollers.
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Re: CB750 Cam Chain Clearances
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2014, 11:06:12 AM »
Any time you have the whole engine apart I would change it. Dan

Just replace it with a Tsubaki/Camilla heavy duty chain. Some prices have gone up but I've recently found Amazon.com is cheapest with free shipping.
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