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Message started by Neil on 12/19/05 at 11:55:58

Title: What would happen if I turned the motor clockwise?
Post by Neil on 12/19/05 at 11:55:58

In looking through some old posts, i realized that I've been following the Clymer manual and turning the motor the wrong way.

I have the motor out of the bike, and have torn it down, and am in the process of rebuilding it.

During the process, i've been turning the motor clockwise. Obviously, from this point on, i'll turn it the correct way (counterclockwise).

But, my question is, did I do any damage?

Title: Re: What would happen if I turned the motor clockw
Post by Reelthing on 12/19/05 at 13:01:50

So far as I've read you can give the cam chain a rough time - should be easy enough to checkout or reset the tensioner ratchet if you have the engine out

Title: Re: What would happen if I turned the motor clockw
Post by slavy on 12/19/05 at 20:55:50

You already did it and the motor is still in one piece. ;) Don't worry ! If it was so easy to hurt the engine how would it survive in my hands? ;D

Title: Re: What would happen if I turned the motor clockw
Post by Max_Morley on 12/20/05 at 11:38:42

Only if the cam chain pins/plates and gears are worn lots and the tensioner isn't working correctly will it cause a valve to be open when the piston is close enough to bend it. I know it works this way on a little Honda single because as the T-shirt says, "been there, done that". Max

Title: Re: What would happen if I turned the motor clockw
Post by Greg_650 on 12/30/05 at 08:28:16

Turning it clockwise from the right or left side of the engine?