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Germany now has the TDC tool in stock and mine arrives tomorrow
Kit complete
Snap mine has arrived also, wonder what happened there............
Germany now has the TDC tool in stock and mine arrives tomorrow
Kit complete
.... and they all lived together happily ever after....
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Just reminded me Martin, I aint got my snapon yet, must follow up............. and sandwich box.
I can’t help it. The windows are hard to openAnd the smell of the man cave......love it.
Hello All...
I finally finished up with my DIY replacement for the Cam Chain Tensioner BMW part #83300444292
I'm going to start working on a DIY version of the Alignment pin that fits into one of the 2 slots that are 8mm wide on the alternator rotor that we use to lock the crankshaft and entire valve train. BMW part #83302327790. I think it will be easier than finding something that worked for the ....292.
Hope this helps someone looking for the tools to do the WetHead Cam Timing Check.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ts_LP-1rr0
One of my mates (2014 GSA) is going to try my tools in the next few weeks to do the cam alignment and valve checks.
Not quite sure if I'll be doing his before I do mine... it'll be close
If I hadn't retired already, I'd be able to fly a trip over to near you, as well as Warlord, and do a demo 20k KM service WITH you so you could feel more confident doing them on your own after that.
After the brilliant videos by BoxFlyer it all seems a lot easier now, however plenty of time left for me.........
Don't forget the pics Shaun
Hello All...
I finally finished up with my DIY replacement for the Cam Chain Tensioner BMW part #83300444292
I'm going to start working on a DIY version of the Alignment pin that fits into one of the 2 slots that are 8mm wide on the alternator rotor that we use to lock the crankshaft and entire valve train. BMW part #83302327790. I think it will be easier than finding something that worked for the ....292.
Hope this helps someone looking for the tools to do the WetHead Cam Timing Check.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ts_LP-1rr0
Sir, I admire your videos hugely and all respect to your abilities.
However, I am not entirely convinced by this attempt to replace the BMW tensioning tool
The bmw tool applies a given force for the chain - limited by the "clicking" slip given a consistent torque on the bolt and therefore force on the chain via the spring.
Your method appears to count revolutions of a bolt, which will cause a given displacement. Whilst in the example you chose it may apply the same force in the specific case, if you were to apply the same displacement on another bike, there would be no guarantee that the same pressure was achieved. The chain may be slightly longer/stretched.
You appear to need to use the BMW service tool to calibrate how many turns your tool needs. Could you not use a torque on the bolt rather than a fixed number of turns?
Happy to be corrected if I have mis-understood
Sir, I admire your videos hugely and all respect to your abilities.
However, I am not entirely convinced by this attempt to replace the BMW tensioning tool
The bmw tool applies a given force for the chain - limited by the "clicking" slip given a consistent torque on the bolt and therefore force on the chain via the spring.
Your method appears to count revolutions of a bolt, which will cause a given displacement. Whilst in the example you chose it may apply the same force in the specific case, if you were to apply the same displacement on another bike, there would be no guarantee that the same pressure was achieved. The chain may be slightly longer/stretched.
You appear to need to use the BMW service tool to calibrate how many turns your tool needs. Could you not use a torque on the bolt rather than a fixed number of turns?
Happy to be corrected if I have mis-understood