1166 meltdown

[Tom MLC]

I helped a friend do a valve job on his 1150. We just let the chain fall, & fished it out later. It was not a big deal. Did we get lucky?

I'm getting ready to do a 1085 job on my GS1000. This is why I'm asking.

On the subject of splitting cam chains. I have the motion pro riveting tool. Used it on several drive chains. It has smaller anvils for cam chains. I never had the need to use it though.

Ray, make sure you don't get your tool caught in a tight spot! Uhh, on second thought ...

[reddirtrider]

If you have the riveting tool, then you're probably not going to have any issues.

The only time I ever replace a cam chain is when rebuilding a motor, and if I'm doing that the cases are going to be split anyway - so it's a no brainer to order the continuous chain.

[67fire]

"You call do it safely if you use a proper riveting tool. Some try to peen the rivet heads over with a hammer. Not a good choice of methods and courting link failure. The joining link doesn't have a sliding lock as drive chains do, but are designed to be riveted."

You are correct, it has been a very long time ago (these engines are practically, bullet-proof) and Alzheimer's has been kicking in.
I mean "some-timer's disease". Not old enough for Alzheimer's.

I peened it AND welded it.

Eric

[Guest]

I didn't split the chain. Top end is on. Have to adjust valves, install valve cover, carbs....
Didn't get started till after 12. The machine shop was dragging their feet.

[Guest]

Got it running.
Need to check the timing, degree in the cams, check jetting and sync carbs.
All in a days work.

[blowerbike]

put a baffle in that turd so you can hear when the pistons shake.

[Guest]

I don't need no stinkin baffle.

[blowerbike]

I don't need no stinkin baffle.

you'll be ok...
i still have 6) 1166 pistons left

[Charlie G]

I'm haveing a hard time working up the steam to rebuild my carbs and you whip a rebuild of your upper end in nothing flat. You know how to make a guy feel like a whimp. Hope it works out fine.

cg

[Guest]

On the cam chain I use the speaker wire to pull the chain through the cylinder and head.
I drop the chain in the tunnel when I drop my cylinder and lock it so the pistons don't move. I use a magnet to fish it out.