Do the cams turn freely on the cylinder with the broken idler, there is a spring so there will be a bit of resistance . Steve
If they've been overtightened in the past, it could be a contributing factor into the failure of the idler bolt. Just a thought. Steve
The inlet cam turns freely and now I’ve got the airbox off, I can see the valves moving freely. The exhaust cam doesn’t move though
It’s definitely working Does anyone know what this plastic tank is? The small hose on the top wasn’t connected to anything and was pressed flat under the airbox
It's the overflow tank just in case the header tank over pressurised. Steve Ps it should connect to a small spigot at the neck of the water filler cap.
It’s definitely working Does anyone know what this plastic tank is? The small hose on the top wasn’t connected to anything and was pressed flat under the airbox
Cheers! Makes sense now as there’s a similar size hose venting to atmosphere on the top of the header tank
The hose on the top is a breather, the hose underneath connects to the header tank filler neck. My previous post didn't make that clear. Steve
Makes perfect sense. Thanks mate! Now with the exhaust cam being completely stuck and not budging, is this looking like bad news or will there be some reasoning behind it? Inlet cam moves absolutely fine and valves move freely with no issue on a full revolution. I’m guessing if the exhaust valves and piston clashed, I’d notice it when turning the inlet cam?
Yep, could have been worse though. At the very least, Tel has increased his mechanical knowledge considerably.
It’s been a nice learning curve already. Just been looking and I’ll need to get a pulley tool to get those off, remove the backing plate and then the head. They’re nice and easy to work on! Are the exhaust valves specific to the R, or will others fit? That’s assuming it’s only the exhaust valves
@Android853sp has said he has some spare valves from his R ,when you know what you need I would have a chat with him, he's very helpful and I'm sure he'll do what he can. Steve
Parts List show the following: (same as 996 and 996S) 21110053C EXHAUST VALVE Part Diagram 2002 Superbike 748 R 21110053C EXHAUST VALVE Part Diagram 2001 Superbike 748 R 21110053C EXHAUST VALVE Part Diagram 2001 Superbike 996 21110053C EXHAUST VALVE Part Diagram 2001 Superbike 996 S 21110053C EXHAUST VALVE Part Diagram 2001 Superbike 996 S
Referencing the Ducati Omaha parts site. This is the part you need - 211.1.005.3C, listed at $196 each on there but....... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-on-...h=item28684e8451:g:1GIAAOSwt5VbEx1r:rk:3:pf:0
