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Thanks Carbon! Exactly the sort of trick I was looking for :D (Please excuse my terrible terminology/incorrect part naming!) UPDATE: Worked like a charm! Cheers man!

The magnetic plate has the advancer rod threaded into it, on the opposite end of the rod was a washer and bolt to fix it in place. After reading lots of positive review of the BB I will likely stay with this system and just repair whats missing or broken.

Ya thats exactly what Ive been attempting. It seems to have worked on one side of the engine but not the other, still won't even budge when I pull on it from above, not even a wiggle. The very top of the motor was covered in dirt/grime though so this could possibly be why its so tough.

Also, I have pulled all of the head cover bolts out (12 in total), but the cover itself won't budge. I have tried hitting the pieces that purposefully overhang with a hammer and piece of wood. It seems to have help lift one side a little (to where you can see a bit of light through the seam)...

Ya I was able to remove the rod quite easily and the magnetic plate popped out the other side, and the engine tear down continues! :thumbsup: After a bit of research and finding the 'micro-power ignition box, hidden amongst the rats nest of a wiring loom, I was able to confirm that this is...

solo2racr, thanks so much for the quick replies! Thats about what I figured would have to be done as well, no matter which system is used to be :shrug: from what I can see so far the head is going to need lots of work and parts, so I guess I'll deal with that issue once I get there! Pamco does...

Oh ya that makes sense. I'll give that a shot, the plate should pop out with the rod as well. Ill try to figure out what system its from and ill post my results

Hey Carbon, thanks for the reply. Here's the other side, first pic is just showing the housing that I removed, second pic (housing removed) shows exactly what you describe, threaded end of cam sticking out.

Thanks for the reply solo2racr. You are correct, the two square pieces are magnetic. Please excuse my ignorance, but what would this tell you? Does this plate need to come off (I'm trying to strip the whole head down at the moment) to get the housing off? Since the rest of it is missing...

Hey guys, been a little while since i've posted on here. I have a 1977 yamaha xs650, confirmed with the vin. I took off the advance/points covers to find there were no units in there (made me start thinking I might have purchased an 80's model)? Once the covers were off I was able to remove...

I'd love a set of rims

Hey all, I am selling this Manx TT Replica FB gas Tank. It was purchased over ebay. It is supposed to be double coated inside to be nicely protected from the ethanol. I believe the product itself comes from this store:http://www.legendary-motorcycles.com/caferacertanks.html. I am selling the...

As the title says. I know hugh says on his website he builds both but advertises the 277 degree re phase mainly. Is there a reason that the 277 degree seems to be more popular (more power, better all around, etc.)?

Thank you all for the advice, it is much appreciated.

Hey all, I know this sounds silly but how do i go about getting my throttle sleeve in to the grip (after market one from mikes). The problem im having is that the throttle sleeve appears to be a tiny bit too big to fit into the grip. If I force the sleeve on, then it gets about half way before...

I am starting my bike build soon and im turning an xs650 into a cafe racer. Im planning on purchasing the 2-into-1 header from mikes xs. Though I don't like the style of the mufflers available. The only one i sort of like is the taper tip exhaust. My question to you guys (as im a complete...

Hey I as well am planning on building a cafe racer in Ontario (GTA. The bike I am planning on buying is a non-runner, so I was planning on modifying everything as i went through the engine. This would mean i wouldn't be able to safety the bike until after everything was complete. The only...