How do you adjust the timing belt on a camshaft?

When it is correct, tighten both bolts and refit the timing-belt cover and fan belt. Check the timing-belt tension with a spring balance with an L-shaped hook. Pull the belt to align with the marker on the pump intake pipe. Slacken the securing bolts and move the belt tensioner as required to adjust the tension.

How do you remove the timing belt tensioner?

Using the ratchet and the appropriate socket, loosen the timing belt tensioner until the belt is loose enough to remove from the camshaft gear. Tip: Some engines will require that the crankshaft pulley and the lower timing cover be removed in order to access the tensioner.

What should I do if my timing belt snaps?

At this point, the camshaft sprockets will align with the marks on engine, and the crank sprocket will align with the marks on the engine. Some engines, like GM interference DOHC V6s, will require special tools keep the cams from moving, so consult with a factory service manual if you can.

Why do you need to lock down the timing belt?

Even though belts will not last as long as a chain, they are quieter and often easier to line up correctly with the cam and crank locked down. Anytime the belt is removed, the cam and crank need to be aligned to TDC No.1, which is where the marks on the crankshaft pulley line up with the pointer on the front cover.

How do you lock down the timing belt?

Some manufacturers make a slot on the back side of the cam or a hole on the top of a cam bearing cap to slide in a punch, screwdriver or flat piece of steel through the back to lock down the cams after everything has been lined up at TDC No.1.

How to get my timing back correct after?

3. Install the timing belt (4) starting at the crankshaft sprocket (10) going in a counterclockwise direction. Install the belt around the last sprocket and maintain tension on the belt as it is positioned around the tensioner pulley (11).

Can a timing belt be replaced with an engine?

1) That interference engine thing again; and 2) Every camshaft and crankshaft on planet Earth is indexed to No. 1 TDC. If you try to remove and replace the timing belt with the engine in any other position, chances are good you’ll throw things out of time.

How can I get the timing belt on the right course?

Compare the timing marks to make sure that the timing belt is on the right course. Look for timing marks on the crank, the cam and the sprockets. Make sure that they are all aligned evenly. Turn your engine manually by using a wrench to manipulate the crankshaft pulley.

When do you change timing belts on a Goldwing?

The procedure for changing the belts is almost identical for all GL1200 models, a bit easier on the Standard (unfaired/naked) model from 1984-85. This video covers removal of other items such as the saddle, faux tank shelter, lower fairing panels, radiator, timing belt covers etc.

What does the timing belt on a car do?

Also known as cam belt or timing chain, the timing belt runs throughout your engine, ensuring that the valves work in timed coordination with each other. Though the mechanism itself is rudimentary, its function is so critical that you may need the help of a professional before you decide to adjust a timing belt.

What happens when you change timing belt on GL1000?

Boxer engines “grow” due to thermal expansion and you will over-tighten cam belts, shorten their life and cause whine if you don’t accommodate these physics. On a GL1000, the incorrect belt tension will also corrupt ignition timing since the timing apparatus is driven off the left cam, not the crank as in later engines.

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