argh pisses me off...

[400exrider_88]

workin on a valve cover tonight and stripped an allen screw on the valve cover. any one got any suggestions on how to get this out?. also would anyone use a head with worn cam lobes?

[Dew2008]

Use some vice grips, and maybe some heat. I would not use a worn head like that. My rocker arms wore out and caused my bike to jump time. If you need a new valve cover I have one. Rockers are worn out but it will come apart without stripping. I can remove old rockers for you.

Hope this helps

[400exrider_88]

how likely is it too jump time?

[Dew2008]

If the rockers are worn...Very likely, I am not real sure on a worn cam but I would think if the cam is worn it won't push the rockers right causing valve issues but I am not a genuis on this so someone else will have to chime in on that. I know for a fact that worn rockers will jump time, been there done that headache.

[400exrider_88]

when i bought mine, i knew it needed some top end work, it ran but cut out a lot, when i took it apart, one rocker arm was real worn, and so was the cam. thought these engines were supposed to be reliable?!?!? think im putting it together with a used stock cam, and new rocker arms

[REPOMAN]

these engines are very reliable but they still have to be maintained.

[400exrider_88]

it feels like the cam bearings take most the load, so im not too worried about the cam lobes. how to i adjust the valves?

[dustin_j]

Top of window click "Articles," it's right next to Forums. Go to "DIY Valve Adjustment. " Great article