Subject: RE: '72 Ambo Progress pics
Author: dave luby
Date: Nov 15, 2004, 7:33 PM
Post ID: 1717890602
Steve,If you know someone with a lathe you could take some off the cam
flange face.This is what I did on an Ambo I rebuilt,don't remember how
much,still had a little play.I would not go any where near .070 as it may
weeken the flange. Dave
| From: Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: '72 Ambo Progress pics Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 02:29:33 +0000 Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Claim your fully stuffed Christmas Stocking now http://click.topica.com/caacQ4Sb1dfltb2HKn1a/PermissionData ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Steven, Since the Guzzi design is to allow the cam to pull forward against the camshaft flange (the hellically cut timing gears pull it in that direction, eventually wearing the camshaft flange), I'm not sure there is any need to shim the cam at all. I have a feeling that it will run fine with that much end-play without causing any trouble. If you are really concerned, I'd replace the camshaft flange and call it good. Steven Camp wrote:
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