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Changed the oil - one week later, no idle

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Oh, second thing Tom: Do I need to take the engine out of the frame to be able to check the cam chain like that? Please say no.
 
spenczar said:
Ok, I think I understand. I don't actually know how to check the TDC mark, but I can probably rely on a manual to check that. I've got the Clymer manual too, so I can take a look through there for extra help.
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It's been awhile since I looked at crank marks, but you should be able to see thru "window" and determine the "T" mark position- no need to remove signal generator plate per Clymers. see this pic. Only turn crank clockwise with the big nut!

Edit; remember the crankshaft makes two revolutions per one revolution of camshaft- so there are two positions where "T" mark will appear in window for one revolution of camshaft.
 
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spenczar said:
Oh, second thing Tom: Do I need to take the engine out of the frame to be able to check the cam chain like that? Please say no.
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NO, unless you are really ambitious and enjoy bus rides!
But you can't reset camchain tensioner without carb removal (Uggh), so for now ,check cam to crank timing and see what you got,
 
tom203 said:
NO, unless you are really ambitious and enjoy bus rides!
But you can't reset camchain tensioner without carb removal (Uggh), so for now ,check cam to crank timing and see what you got,
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I have reset it without removing carbs before, tight space, but possible.
 
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