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hondajas
03-09-2004, 09:37 PM
In my Honda owners manual, it says to adjust the timing chain, just loosen a nut found on the crankcase while the engine is running, then tighten it. It will then be set. I did it but absolutely nothing has changed, my top end of the motor still ticks. Am I doing something wrong, or maybe the tensioner is passed it's prime, (doesn't work anymore)
JoeSuzuki
03-09-2004, 09:41 PM
does it still runs?????
hondajas
03-09-2004, 09:45 PM
yep, runs perfectly, exept that ticking sound from the head, I really want to know what that is!
edog
03-09-2004, 09:46 PM
runs
JoeSuzuki
03-09-2004, 09:46 PM
If it aint broke, dont fix it!
JoeSuzuki
03-09-2004, 09:48 PM
Ask around maybe those trikes all have that same tiking,,,,like 84 bigred all have a grinding noise when you shut them off.
almac16
03-09-2004, 09:50 PM
it's likely the valves ticking. Try adjusting those!
edog
03-09-2004, 09:50 PM
It sound like the valve seating could be incorrect.Or worn valve springs,Or worn valves
almac16
03-09-2004, 09:53 PM
check out:
http://www.3wheeler.org/dirtwheels/6-87~tuneupindex.html
it talks about adjusted the valves and cam chain
hondajas
03-09-2004, 09:55 PM
I adjusted the valves to .002'', and it still ticks. Currently I'm taking a power mechanics course from the school (it's free!) for the next 6 months. I'll probably bring in my ATC to rebuild it, cause the shop is VERY equiped, you can fix ANYTHING! What bugged mw was that another guy in that class brought in a 200 like mine and there was absolutely no ticking whatsoever, even with your ear right against the head. I want mine to sound like that, cause I need to rely on mine when out moose hunting many miles away! ;)
Preddy05
03-09-2004, 10:02 PM
Ask around maybe those trikes all have that same tiking,,,,like 84 bigred all have a grinding noise when you shut them off.
I dont' no whats wrong with your 84 bigred but mine don't make no grinding noise when i turn it off...
edog
03-09-2004, 10:21 PM
That is until you fix it.It could end up costing you in the long run.Get it checked out.
JoeSuzuki
03-10-2004, 07:57 AM
There was a thread a long time ago about that chain running noise on BigRed when they get shut off and many more people have the same thing. Its related to the starter hookups. And there is no damage or whatever occuring by this.
Howdy
03-10-2004, 08:46 AM
hondajas, The problem your having ( Ticking ) could be caused by a worn out timing chain. Once they stretch so far there is not way to adjust them.
Howdy