INSPECTION
CAMSHAFT
Turn
the outer
race
of each camshaft
bearing
with
your finger.
The
bearing should be turn smoothly an
quietly.
Replace the camshaft assembly
if
the bearing does
not turn smoothly and quietly.
Check the
sprocket teeth
for wear or damage.
Check
the
cam surfaces
for
scoring,
scratches
o
r
evi·
dence
of
insuHicient
lubrication
.
Measure
each cam lobe height.
SERV ICE LIM
ITS:
IN:
35.84
mm
11.41
1
in)
EX:
35.79 mm (1.409
in)
Check
the
decompressor cam operation.
Press
on the decompressor cam as shown.
As you
press
on one side,
the decompressor
cam
should lock above the base of
the
exhaust cam lobe.
As you press on other side,
the
decompressor cam
lohe should extend below
the
base of
the
exhaust
cam
lobe.
PUSH
ROD
Check the push
rods for wear
or damage.
If
the
push rod
is worn or
damaged,
check
the
cam
follower
and camshaft.
CYLINDER
HEADIVALVE/
CAMSHAFT
BEARINGS
8-17