Shimidy Shim shim - valve adjustment help?

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  • Mattias44

    #16
    I used the presidential gold coins, but it seems they're the same size as the Suzies.

    http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/$1coin/

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    • Steve
      GS Whisperer
      • Jun 2005
      • 35925
      • southwest oHIo

      #17
      The whole point of using the coins is to use anything* that will keep the buckets from chipping the lobes on the cams.


      *anything that is softer than the cam lobes and will not scratch them, that is.

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      #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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      • BigD_83
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        • May 2011
        • 4872
        • Vancouver

        #18
        Originally posted by Steve
        The whole point of using the coins is to use anything* that will keep the buckets from chipping the lobes on the cams.


        *anything that is softer than the cam lobes and will not scratch them, that is.

        .
        Steve, you just opened my eyes to something I saw on the cam lobes and couldn't figure out what had happened...I was wondering if it was just shoddy machining but that is a more likely explanation

        So, not to hijack the thread, but what would be the best course of action should one notice that a PO had chipped the cam lobes? (feel free to turn this into a new thread)
        '83 GS650G
        '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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        • snicrep5

          #19
          susan b is a silver one. the gold on is the native chick and her baby, saskaget....??/ whatever.

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          • Steve
            GS Whisperer
            • Jun 2005
            • 35925
            • southwest oHIo

            #20
            Originally posted by BigD_83
            ... what would be the best course of action should one notice that a PO had chipped the cam lobes?
            Someone who has had to fix this problem will have to answer that one.

            Fortunately, I have not had any problems with them.

            .
            sigpic
            mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
            hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
            #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
            #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
            Family Portrait
            Siblings and Spouses
            Mom's first ride
            Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
            (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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            • BassCliff

              #21
              Hi,

              Originally posted by BigD_83
              So, not to hijack the thread,...
              Too late.

              ...but what would be the best course of action should one notice that a PO had chipped the cam lobes? (feel free to turn this into a new thread)
              About all you can do is replace the cams. Or you might try grinding the chips smooth, as long as they're not on the point of the lobes.


              Thank you for your indulgence,

              BassCliff

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              • Steve
                GS Whisperer
                • Jun 2005
                • 35925
                • southwest oHIo

                #22
                Originally posted by BigD_83
                So, not to hijack the thread, ...
                Originally posted by BassCliff
                Too late.


                .
                sigpic
                mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                Family Portrait
                Siblings and Spouses
                Mom's first ride
                Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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                • BigD_83
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                  Past Site Supporter
                  • May 2011
                  • 4872
                  • Vancouver

                  #23
                  Originally posted by Steve


                  .
                  Mea culpa...
                  '83 GS650G
                  '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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                  • Steve
                    GS Whisperer
                    • Jun 2005
                    • 35925
                    • southwest oHIo

                    #24
                    Originally posted by BigD_83
                    Mea culpa...
                    You-a whatta??



                    .
                    sigpic
                    mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                    hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                    #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                    #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                    Family Portrait
                    Siblings and Spouses
                    Mom's first ride
                    Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                    (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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                    • keman

                      #25
                      Originally posted by snicrep5
                      susan b is a silver one. the gold on is the native chick and her baby, saskaget....??/ whatever.
                      Sacagawea gold coin.

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