nicksorg Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 After replacing the front head gasket, I'm preparing to install the front cams. I have a copy of the Honda shop manual and for the front cams, lists a process to add marks at 45 degrees to the cam sprockets for proper installation. I did not remove the rear head. Is there an easier way to get the timing right based on the position of the cams on cylinders 1 - 3 or do I need to follow the manual? Thanks Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I have the part of the manual for a 1000F on cam installation and timing. Send me your email and I'll send you the PDF if this will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicksorg Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 I figured it out. I added the 45 degree marks on the front cam sprockets per the manual and after I moved the crankshaft 90 degrees I was able to drop the cams right in and rotate them 45 degrees. Once I did that I was able to put the chain and sprockets on. Now when I move the rear to T1-3 with the index marks up, the front cams are on the original index marks also. So it turns out the end result is the same, just had to get there differently. Now on to adjusting the valves.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZ Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Very interesting, thanks for posting. Have not been inside the motor as of yet. Keep us updated please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDutchy Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 You got it right.. All index lines should align with cilinder heads surface face on T1-3 and all cam indexes should face up (or all down).. The manual describes it to install the fronts on T2-4 with re-indexing the cams.. A little tricky if you don't index them right, and also a chance to get the cams 180 degrees out... The manual states this because it's easier to get them in.. But if you back the valve set screws out fully, you can get all cams in on T1-3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted March 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 20, 2016 Pretty good little video, might help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CQv_r8Vuevs#t=660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Nick, email sent. It maybe late but you'll have it for next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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