Topic: Tips for tightening cam sprocket bolts? CB750

[Tugboat]

How do you keep the cam from rotating?

[ekpent]

My one tip would be to not forget to use some loctite on the two bolts. I've done those on different engines but can't remember any issues with tightening,maybe snick it into low gear.

[disco]

My one tip would be to not forget to use some loctite on the two bolts. I've done those on different engines but can't remember any issues with tightening,maybe snick it into low gear.

After that my no1 tip would be “make sure to stuff a rag into the cam chain tunnel while doing any work there”. So easy to lose those little bolts!

[DaveBarbier]

Put it in gear and step on the brake or block up the rear sprocket with wood.

[DaveBarbier]

Or put a wrench on the crank/rotor bolt.

[ekpent]

My one tip would be to not forget to use some loctite on the two bolts. I've done those on different engines but can't remember any issues with tightening,maybe snick it into low gear.

After that my no1 tip would be “make sure to stuff a rag into the cam chain tunnel while doing any work there”. So easy to lose those little bolts!

  Dropping a bolt down the cam tunnel can make for a very bad day ! Yes the block of wood on the chain sprocket in gear will do the trick.