Top End Noise - Valve Ticking
Ticking or valve train noises are generally caused by loose or
improperly
adjusted valve clearances. Louder ticking noises isolated to one or
more
valves can indicate beginning or advanced camshaft and rocker arm
failure. Read More... |
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Top End Noise - Rattling
A rattling or grinding noise coming from the mid-center and/or top of
the
engine most often indicates loose cam chains. The noise is more audible
at
lower engine RPM, or during deceleration. Read More... |
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Top End Noise Oiling - Stock
Through the many years of working with the Honda V-4 engine, the main
problem causing cam and rocker arm failure is the lack of a good oil
supply to the heads. Read More... |
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Top End Noise Oiling - Oil Mod
Adding a properly designed and engineered top-end oil mod system
provides
many benefits to increase the life of the engine. Read More... |
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Transmission - Pops out in 2 and /or 5th
The constant mesh 6-speed transmission in the V4 uses engagement dogs
that
protrude from the sides of the pinion gears and engage into the
rotating
wheel gears. Read More... |
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Clutch Slipping
Clutch slippage can be caused by any number of problems. First would be
plate wear, where the friction material wears and the total pack
thickness of the combined plates does not produce adequate pressure to fully grab
under acceleration. Read More... |
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Starter Clutch Not Engaging
One day you might push the start button only to hear a high speed whine, followed by a crunching clanking noise. This would most likely be caused by the starter clutch not engaging the starter to the engine.Read More... |
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Starter Clutch - Noise
You might all of the sudden hear a knocking noise coming from the front of the right case cover. Sometimes you can also feel a slight knock when laying your hand on the front of the cover. Upon inspection, you might find that the 3 bolts holding the starter clutch together are loose.Read More... |
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| Coming Soon: |
| Cam Installation & Timing |
| Starter Clutch Repair |
| Valve Adjustment Procedure |
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