Where Shall we Meet for Coffee on Sunday?

[rusty_bits]

I just want to say it was nice to see everyone at coffee this morning. Hobbs followed me home and we made it with no issues. Once at home, we now had a trouble code showing on the dash. Code reader lead me to the camshaft actuator solenoid valve; replaced it and all seems well, so far. Thank you again Hobbs for taking time out of your day to make sure I made it. regards, Rusty_bits

[Galactica]

Glad you made it OK.

[Hobbs]

That's good work RB, to get the problem diagnosed, parts sourced and then installed, all in such short order ........... man, I'm not even sure what a ... what was it, 'cam actuator solenoid' is, much less how to fix the darn thing - or even find it in the first place come to that.

[Wheels]

Glad you made it back okay Mark

[Kiwi_Roy]

What the heck does a camshaft actuator solenoid valve do

Glad you made it home.

[rusty_bits]

From what I gather, it seems that the camshaft actuator solenoid through hydraulics can fine tune or adjust the timing to compensate for the fixed timing of the chain and sprockets set; therefore able to maximize fuel economy. But what the hell do I know, I changed the $75.00 part and it worked; so far.

[Wheels]

I am having a tough time understanding the new cam technology but the days of the old cam staying in one spot and moving at the same speed as the engine are gone.   Of course now with variable timing the cams can move forward or backward several degrees while it is spinning to suit different driving conditions.   Now to add more complexity the cams can slide forward or rearward in their bearings and have wider lobes with different lifts and durations as it slides back and forth, once again to adjust the powerband of the engine.  I am still trying to get my head around the later idea and much like the rotary engine of many years ago I need to see a cut out of the engine with the moving pieces to fully understand how it all works.   
Not sure if any of this has anything to do with what happened to Marks truck this weekend but it sure makes one feel good to pick up a wrench and work on our 40 year old bikes and have some understanding of what we are doing.

[Kurt]

Or pick up a wrench and still have no idea what you are doing. That is for some of us.

[Twisted_Twin]

Umm..

John, the cam rotates at HALF the speed of the engine... 

Just find the right wrench to pound the proper screw.

[Wheels]

Umm..

John, the cam rotates at HALF the speed of the engine... 

Just find the right wrench to pound the proper screw.

Shawn,  just dont be getting smart with me because you know you will win right!!

Did I mention that the rockers on my Norton look the same as the ones on my dads 1962 Ford Fairlane.   Who needs hydraulics anyway.

[hardrockminer]

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Not sure if any of this has anything to do with what happened to Marks truck this weekend but it sure makes one feel good to pick up a wrench and work on our 40 year old bikes and have some understanding of what we are doing.

Right on!  I think that's the biggest part of why us amateurs working on bikes...that we can actually understand the concepts behind the older technology. 

[Hobbs]

Anyone up for Lelam's on Sunday?

[Wooden Shoe]

SOUNDS GOOD PETER

[Kiwi_Roy]

I was out on 10th on Saturday, good news the old Wired Monk has re-opened under a new name, new management.
I spoke to Paul the owner he seemed quite keen to have us drop in.
They open at 8:00

How about there Sunday Week, might be a good sport to show off that bike you have been hiding all winter Eh!

[Galactica]

Sounds good Roy. Thanks for that. The old Wired Monk next week.

Yup I'll head to Lelam tomorrow. Put her in 4X4 and plow through the drifts.

Cheers,
Ross