RC51 John Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I finally got the girl back together last weekend. Installed new shims, brake and clutch lines. When I started it up I had to shut off right away. Lots of valve noise from the rear cylinder. Removed the tank and rear valve cover. Low and behold the exhaust cam was off one tooth. Corrected the issue and now she sounds great. Can't wait to get her out on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Oh that is no good. At least it's the vert cylinder. The front cylinder on the RC was a bitch. Mainly due to the coolant plumbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Good to hear you got your girl fixed.That Desmo design just looks way too complicated.The RC radiators are side mounted and the cross connect was crowding the lazy lat valve cover.Some shots of my valve job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Next time I'm going to pull the radiators. By then I'm sure the it'll be to re-seat the valves. Ugh, not sure I'll be up to pulling the heads.The gear drive did make it a lot easier. When I first started her up I had to kill it quick. Lots of clatter coming from the very cylinder. The rear exhaust cam was off by one tooth. I blame my assistant for distracting me.I do have a worry, after a few heat cycles would the the cam retainer bolts need torquing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 I went by the shop manuals specs (17lb-ft) so I'll just stop worrying about it.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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