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Loud engine squeal at low rpm

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Hello all,
After using combustion chamber cleaner and freeing the rings, I took my 83 GS705ES out for a ride and it got all that crap out of its exhaust pipe and now doesn't smoke, etc. But it does have a pronounced squeal at idle and especially when I first rev it, at very low rpm. The squealing clears up once it's up around 2,500 to 3,000 rpm.
I put a screwdriver to the cases and valve cover, cyl. head, on various points around the engine and heard only the smooth running of valves, lifters, pistons, crank, etc but no squealing. It seems to be coming from the front left side of the engine/trans combo, as far as I can tell.
Anyone have any idea what's would make a squealing noise in this area?
thanks in advance,
baz
 
Before I had no compression and that's now solved.
I took the valve cover off and the problem now is the exhaust camshaft's not getting any oil, it's dry. The crank turns stiffly when it reaches the mark on the generator face, which I think is TDC, right?
I'm thinking I didn't bolt down the ex. camshaft equally.
Any ideas?
thanks,
baz
 
If you re torqued the bolts you should be fine !!! Did you have the clutch apart ?? If so maybe the oil pump gears are not aligned.. Do you get any oil from the sending unit if you remove it ?
 
No, clutch was not apart. The intake camshaft is getting oil fine. I'll try your suggestion with the oil sending unit.
thanks,
baz
 
Does your have the gear in place for a mechanical tach but uses the electronic one? If so check the housing on the right side of cyl 3 in the front. Mine was loose and squealed like a pig.
 
Electronic tach on it, no squealing from there.
Check that the starter is disengaging.
Squealing from an engine is bad, the only thing I have never really stressed about was a squealing belt. so now does it make the noise when on the side stand or upright, did you mess with the cam chain adjuster, and maybe it is too tight.....
 
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