Topic: Cb550 camshaft install alignment

[b1jackson]

Hi guys.  First time pulling out the cam and just double checking how far off this 3 o'clock position can you be.  See pic



That is the position with it at "T" for 1-4 cylinder.  It almost like one more skip of the chain over a tooth would have got it there.

Or, will this be overcome when I set my static timing?  On another note, I did have to slacken the valve adjusters to get the engine to turn over (only tried by hand!) otherwise it would lock up.

Yes, I have the manual.  Just double checking before I button it back up.

[Scott S]

 That's too far off. It needs to be horizontal with the head.

[b1jackson]

Ok.  Thanks.  I was able to loosen everything off and give it one more turn through the sprocket.  All lined up now.