1980 gs450 cam timing? canadian model?

[P38]

Hello there hopefully someone can guide me on setting the cams properly . I downloaded the haynes manual and it did not help much .i see two T marks on the signal generator so which one is too be used?

[tom203]

Hello there hopefully someone can guide me on setting the cams properly . I downloaded the haynes manual and it did not help much .i see two T marks on the signal generator so which one is too be used?

Bwringer has clues

http://www.bwringer.com/gs/tdc.html

also see this diagram .....

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[P38]

See that is my other issue the pins do not line up ,if aligned the numbers on the cam are out of wack

[tom203]

Go here and get service manual.

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

look at attached pic- note notches on cam ends pointing at each other and cam number markings- this is with crankshaft at TDC mark

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[Gorminrider]

also, If you do have a 450 Try the Clymer manual from BassCliff's site. The Haynes is more for the 4valveperCyl 250,300,400s , not 2valvePerCyl 450s.

[P38]

See this is my issue im looking at it now i have it 18 pins from two /3 still no luck i brought it too tdc on the right cyl still no luck on either sides its basically cycling backwards at the moment unless this motor turns counter clock wise?? A bit odd but it wouldnt surprise me

[P38]

Ill post pictures in two minutes.

[P38]

20140912_191215.jpg this T mark or the other?

[tom203]

The "T" is the TDC mark - right under spring post. Staring at signal generator end, the crank spins clockwise- the "F" mark represents advance for ignition system. But reread manual or wait for 450 owner to chime in, as my 4 cylinder is different as to crankcase pointer.
When you count chain pins, remember that the one right over 2 mark is pin #1