Hi Guys,
I wanted to give a quick How-to on removing the Cam Shaft and Sprocket from a CB500/550
I ran into a problem while attempting to pull the shaft, and searching did not net me any answers.
I posted in the main forum, and Les Ross (aka Lester Piglet) gave me the answer immediately.
So here are some pictures and a brief explanation of how to get the job done.
So, here we are with our camshaft, Sprocket and Timing Chain. Note here that I have removed the 2 7mm Knock Bolts which secure the sprocket to the Cam Shaft. I also made sure that the Tensioner Adjustment was all the way clockwise, the loosest it can get.
At this point, I could not achieve enough clearance to slip the timing chain from the sprocket, nor could I clear the cam shaft from the Head. No matter how I moved the pieces around, it was not enough to allow the cam chain to come off the Sprocket – which is the key to getting it all apart.
In came Lester Piglet with the tip to take a screwdriver, or anything long enough and insert it down the back of the Cam Chain Tunnel in order to put pressure on the tensioner. This frees up more slack, and I was easily able to remove the Chain from the Sprocket, and everything came out.
Here is the driver down the back of the Chain Tunnel.
Notice – I took the picture after freeing up the Cam Chain….
Anyway, I hope this helps someone! Gotta’ love this site and its contributors!
Gersh
