is it hard to replace a cam?
Jun 24, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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is it hard to replace a cam?
i have changed my air filter fuel filter and got some seafoam running threw the gas right now.. the only thing i havnt done is taken the carb off and cleaned it out...
it revs up good in nuetral... but when riding when you put the throttle down it sputters a bit... only at full throttle... so im thinking possibly the cam.. does that sound right..?
it revs up good in nuetral... but when riding when you put the throttle down it sputters a bit... only at full throttle... so im thinking possibly the cam.. does that sound right..?
Jun 24, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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You could be lucky and just look at the cam lobe to see if it worn through the top/side inspection plate or take head off if thats not enough of a view.
If its OK sputtering can be caused by worn clutch buttons also from what I hear. Is the motor to carb hose tight and not leaking air,its important on a CV carb.
If its OK sputtering can be caused by worn clutch buttons also from what I hear. Is the motor to carb hose tight and not leaking air,its important on a CV carb.
Jun 24, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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the clutch was just done so it better not be that... i looked at the boot from motor to carb and all looked good there as far as i could see.. i might have to take the gas tank off and do the carb and check the cam... is it hard...? could i mess anything up by just looking?
Jun 25, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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I never look did it but buy the manal the cam inspection and replacement does not seem to be a bad job.
Here is a quote I found from a person who did.
Usually its the exhaust lob,not the intake. your systoms do not sound right from what I read about cam lobe wear. When the cam goes the ATV will just idle ok but falls on its face from then on,no low .mid or top performance but cheak it out anyways.
Other sputtering problems are weak inigtion coil,air box leak hose or lid. Dirty jet.
read this post to see why people should not think the worst. http://forum.highlifter.com/tm.aspx?m=1883624&high=lobe
Here is a quote I found from a person who did.
Check the cam. Easy to do. Just remove valve cover, pull pullstarter and look at rocker arms. Both should move DOWN the same. If the ones on front don't move very much, it is a cam problem. Easy to fix, just got finished doing my '99. Would also recommend replacing both sprockets, a few gaskets, all rocker arms and chain at the same time! Dealer parts cost about $600. Also would put in high-output cam when replacing. Also clean the in-tank filter on the oil line and an oil/filter change BEFORE riding. Those shaving had to go somewhere! Hardest part is removing flywheel and stator and readjusting the valves. Also, you will need one special tool to remove the sprocket on the crankshaft for replacement.
Other sputtering problems are weak inigtion coil,air box leak hose or lid. Dirty jet.
read this post to see why people should not think the worst. http://forum.highlifter.com/tm.aspx?m=1883624&high=lobe
Jun 25, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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I just did mine and replaced it with web cam.
not a bad job....
make sure the pistion is top dead center. (look at the mrks on the cam sproket and flywheel.
remove the decompressor spring
*** tie the cam chain up, dont drop it in....
an evening will due the trick....
not a bad job....
make sure the pistion is top dead center. (look at the mrks on the cam sproket and flywheel.
remove the decompressor spring
*** tie the cam chain up, dont drop it in....
an evening will due the trick....
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Jun 25, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Jun 25, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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just drain the bowl, little drian screw on side of bowl.