Cam installation C Clamp
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Cam installation C Clamp
31 May 2025 06:59 - 31 May 2025 07:11
Work smarter not harder !
I tried to instal cam caps by bolting it down and end up with stripped tread and had to start all over again !
Using C clamps at $10 each was a very good deal that could save me $$$ in helicoils installation.
It work perfectly and easy to use !
I tried to instal cam caps by bolting it down and end up with stripped tread and had to start all over again !
Using C clamps at $10 each was a very good deal that could save me $$$ in helicoils installation.
It work perfectly and easy to use !
Kawasaki:
S1 250 triple 1973
H1, 500 triple 1975
LTD 1000, 1982
Ninja 1000R 1987
Ninja ZX12R 2006
KZ900 1976.
Yamaha RD 350 1973
Ducati 1098 2007
Harley Softail 2009 For sale !
Mechanic at:
Daytona Motor Montreal.
Kawasaki Center.
Pont Viau Motorcycle.
Chabot Marine & Sport.
Honbec Mtl.
S1 250 triple 1973
H1, 500 triple 1975
LTD 1000, 1982
Ninja 1000R 1987
Ninja ZX12R 2006
KZ900 1976.
Yamaha RD 350 1973
Ducati 1098 2007
Harley Softail 2009 For sale !
Mechanic at:
Daytona Motor Montreal.
Kawasaki Center.
Pont Viau Motorcycle.
Chabot Marine & Sport.
Honbec Mtl.
Last edit: 31 May 2025 07:11 by Kaw-boy 900.
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Re: Cam installation C Clamp
31 May 2025 09:14
From the Suzuki GS850 factory service manual...
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Re: Cam installation C Clamp
31 May 2025 12:34
Got to be honest I prefer my "stud and nut" method (it takes longer but not as long as a thread repair), both the clamp methods will work fine but I would worry (particularly with vice grips) that the clamps would mark the head (just my opinion 
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Re: Cam installation C Clamp
06 Jun 2025 16:28 - 06 Jun 2025 16:29
What I have been doing for years now when I install BIG LIFT cams in my Kz1000 motors, I start out bringing the cam caps down into place with longer 6mm bolts. That way you grab a bunch of threads not just a couple!!! Then when I get the caps near to them being in place I remove the longer bolts one by one and replace them with the correct length bolts.
I have NEVER stripped the cam cap threads in my life doing it this way!!!!
I have NEVER stripped the cam cap threads in my life doing it this way!!!!
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
Last edit: 06 Jun 2025 16:29 by Dr. Gamma.
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