Tracker Off-Road 500S Service Manual page 57

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Inspecting Cam Chain Guide
1. Inspect cam chain guide for cuts, tears, breaks, or
chips.
2. If the chain guide is damaged, it must be replaced.
Honing Cylinder
1. Using a slide gauge and a dial indicator or a snap
gauge, measure the cylinder bore diameter in three
locations from top to bottom and again from top to
bottom at 90° from the first measurements for a total
of six measurements. The trueness (out-of-round-
ness) is the difference between the highest and low-
est reading. Maximum trueness (out-of-roundness)
must not exceed specifications.
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2. Wash the cylinder in parts-cleaning solvent.
3. Inspect the cylinder for pitting, scoring, scuffing, and
corrosion. If marks are found, repair the surface
using a #320 grit ball hone.
NOTE: To produce the proper 60° crosshatch pat-
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tern, use a low RPM drill (600 RPM) at the rate of 30
strokes per minute. If honing oil is not available, use a
lightweight petroleum-based oil. Thoroughly clean
cylinder after honing using soap and hot water. Dry
with compressed air; then immediately apply oil to
the cylinder bore. If the bore is severely damaged or
gouged, replace the cylinder.
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4. If any measurement exceeds the limit, the cylinder
must be replaced.
Measuring Camshaft Runout
NOTE: If the camshaft is out of tolerance, it must be
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replaced.
1. Place the camshaft on a set of V blocks; then position
the dial indicator contact point against the shaft and
zero the indicator.
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2. Rotate the camshaft and note runout; maximum tol-
erance must not exceed specifications.
Measuring Camshaft Lobe Height
1. Using a calipers, measure each cam lobe height.
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2. The lobe heights must be greater than minimum
specifications.
Inspecting Camshaft Bearing Journal
1. Inspect the bearing journal for scoring, seizure
marks, or pitting.
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