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Hello,
I just rebuilt my engine and replaced a fair number of parts, and I am now having an odd problem statically timing the spark.
Known variables:
I do not know when the last time the engine ran before I rebuilt it.
I had Hugh's Handbuilt rebuild the crank, it is not rephased.
I...
I have been re-assembling my bored, rephased XS650SJ. I have hit snag while degreeing the cam, and want to ask your advice.
Background: Valve job, head re-surfacing, and boring (to 700) by Hoos. 447 crank and cam 277 rephased by Hugh's. New pistons, rings, cam chain, cam guides (both)...
I've found specs on the 447 cam at http://www.650motorcycles.com/isky.html
What I'm confused about is whether I.V.O means intake valve opening or intake valve open. I guess I'm confusled because it mentions that it was checked at zero lash then it lists various lashes?...
Maybe the dude...