Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual page 177

CRANKSHAFT REMOVAL
Remove the crankshaft.
Remove the cam chain .
CRANKSHA FT INSPECTION
Set the crankshaft on a stand or blocks.
Set a dial indicator on the center main bearing
journal. Rotate the crankshaft two revolutions and
read the runout.
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S ERVICE LIMIT: 0 .03 mm (0.001 in )
CA M CHAI N L ENGTH MEASU REMENT
Place the cam chain on the camshaft sprockets
with the punch' marks positioned as indicated.
Secure one camshaft sprocket and apply 13 kg
(29 lbs) of tension to the other.
Then measure the distance between the punch
marks as shown .
SERVICE LIMIT: 364.9 mm (14.37 in)
NOTE :
The punch marks should be parallel to each
other.
Replace the cam chain if it is longer tha n the service
limit.
CRANKSHAFT /PISTON
CAM CHAIN
(REA R CY LINDE R) CRAN KS HAFT
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