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Motorcycle Discussions => Japanese Bikes => Topic started by: SASCOT on May 31, 2008, 03:08:37 AM

Title: CB 550 FOUR 1978/79
Post by: SASCOT on May 31, 2008, 03:08:37 AM

I'm rebuilding a CB 550 four.I am busy re assembling the engine and I've just put a new cam chain tensioner in.I am not sure if the body of the tensioner is supposed to slide or clip into a hole or slot down at the bottom inside the engine,the Haynes repair manual is not very clear on this. Is there anyone out there who can give me a bit of advice?
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Title: Re: CB 550 FOUR 1978/79
Post by: L.A.B. on May 31, 2008, 04:53:07 AM

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I am not sure if the body of the tensioner is supposed to slide or clip into a hole or slot down at the bottom inside the engine

Yes, I think it should.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/Les3066/3528418c.jpg)

Title: Re: CB 550 FOUR 1978/79
Post by: SASCOT on June 09, 2008, 01:57:25 AM

Thanks L.A.B. I will persevere now to try and get it in there ,wasn't having much luck. At least now I know there is a slot down there.Thats a really good schematic drawing where do you get it?

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