Hi Bob
It matters not whether the marks line up or where the mark is on the peak or
trough, the important thing is that the cam is set correctly to the crank,
make sure to have the slack in the chain on the side that has the tensioner
on it when setting the cam.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Fabie" <RFabie@erols.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
Cc: "Sally or Dick Taylor" <tr6taylor@webtv.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 10:42 PM
Subject: Original Cam Sprocket Timing Mark
> I'm in the process of installing my new stock TR6 cam. With the help of
Dick
> Taylor and Bentleys, the cam is properly set and its sprocket is ready to
be
> lined up with the OEM dimple mark on the front cover backing plate. My cam
> sprocket did not come with any OEM marks and the mark I punched was for my
old
> Piper cam so it doesn't apply.
>
> The Haynes manual shows a picture of the cam sprocket with the OEM mark in
the
> valley of one of the sprockets and Bentley's shows the OEM mark on the
tip. I
> can get the chain to properly align using the valley, but not the tip.
Which
> one is it?
>
> Does anyone have an OEM cam sprocket who can tell me where the mark is
placed,
> i.e., on the tip or in the valley?
>
> If all else fails, does anyone know where I can purchase a new cam
sprocket
> with OEM markings?
>
> That half a tooth can make a big difference, so I'd appreciate hearing
from
> the collective wisdom of the list.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Bob Fabie
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