sticky cam, why is it sticking?

[timex69]

hey
I took off my timing chain two nights ago and then i set my 3 wheeler outside with plastic over the the open timing cover. I came home yesterday and i went to set the time again and i couldnt move the cam. Any ideas what happend and what i can do to fix this.

[MTS]

Frozen....or rusted.....Put it in somewhere warm or a heater infront of it....

[Lomax]

yeah get it somewhere warm and put some really good oil on and around the cam bearing. Thats should surley free it up

[timex69]

yup it was frozen and started to rust..thanks for all your help..penetrating oil and heat works wonders..apreciate all your help