RT intake cam lobe??
  • Mikey350D
    Posts:205
    Joined:Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:33 am
    RT intake cam lobe??

    by Mikey350D » Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:02 pm

    Anybody got an idea why this would happen?

    Tip of right intake cam lobe worn down.
    7 hours on Faction intake valves/springs.
    Bike did run slightly low on oil
    (1/4 on dip stick)
    I'm suspecting loss of oil.
    Will check oil passages and insure I have correct intake springs.

    Thanks
  • User avatar
    Monkeywrench
    Posts:867
    Joined:Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:01 pm

    by Monkeywrench » Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:14 pm

    :-k How does the LH lobe measure up to specs?
    How does the RH lifter bucket look? (any heat damage or discoloration?)
    2006 450R
  • Mikey350D
    Posts:205
    Joined:Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:33 am

    by Mikey350D » Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:33 pm

    Getting worse as I dismantle motor:
    Rt lifter was completly worn thru.
    Oil on piston and rt intake valve looks oily.
    (motor was using oil)
    Rt intake stem mushroomed and
    Can't get keepers out.
    Looks like some "chipping" on outer edge of left intake seat.
    Beginning to suspect rt valve guide/seal/or valve stem bad, causing loss of oil...
    cylinder looks fine.
    Bike started mormally.
    Only sign of failure was high rpm stutter/loss of power.

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests