Valve Timing; Both Cylinder Camshaft Service - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION
NOTE:
• The camshafts are identified by marks on the their
flanges:
"F": Front cylinder camshaft
"R": Rear cylinder camshaft
"Index notch": TDC (Top Dead Center) mark
• If both (front and rear) camshafts were removed,
install the front cylinder camshaft first, then install
the rear cylinder camshaft.
• If the rear cylinder head was not serviced, remove
the rear cylinder head cover to check the camshaft
position.
• If the front cylinder head was not serviced, remove
the front cylinder head cover to check the cam
shaft position.
VALVE TIMING
TDC OF THE
COMPRESSION STROKE
"F" MARK "R" MARK
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BOTH CYLINDER CAMSHAFT SERVICE
Remove the timing hole cap.
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise and align the
"FT" mark on the flywheel with the index mark on
the left crankcase cover, then check the front cylinder
piston is "TDC (Top Dead Center)".
Install the front cylinder camshaft (page 10-29).
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"FT" MARK