Well, that explains the problem. The canister line is large enough for very small gravel to get sucked into the intake box, resulting in this. Ouch.
I think that deer you hit got it's revenge....
I'm thinking we didn't see it as the piston was at top - I do recall a knarly carbon build up we...
Don, I had that swing arm off at least once - but that was in 2013? It's not that difficult, and if you're pulling the pumpkin and the shaft, a good part of the work is already done. There's not a lot of movement in the swing arm, so the components rarely show any wear - but I think it's...
I've pulled the swing arms off of 6 different FJR's for maintenance - pumpkin goes back on at 30 ft lbs, and no loctite - as per the factory specs.
But don't forget the washers when you re-assemble.
The only time I've seen this is when the caps were installed out of sequence. Verify position.
Then verify tolerances again, paying close attention to the lobe positions when checking clearance.
Thirdly, I would suspect that a camshaft bent when being removed/replaced.
Yep. miss Tim a lot. Will be drinking a toast to Tim after dinner tonight.
Jeannette will be having a White Russian.
I'll be drinking Gentleman Jack.
There will be a third rocks glass with Walker Blue Label for Tim. Only the best for him.