Can anyone help me figure out the timing problem on my 81 Goldwing 1100?
steve, I took this engine apart about a month ago because of a knocking in the engine. I put it all back together again, never removing the piston or the chain drive. I just checked the bearings and bushings. Everything was OK. When I tried to start the engine all it would do is misfire or backfire. It is getting fuel; it is getting spark; but I’m thinking not at the right time. I would set the left cam mark then the right cam mark according to the T1 mark on the crank. But the same back fire. I mean the marks were dead on! Then someone told me I could be 180 degrees out. So, I started turn the cams 180 out. And now I have NO compression. Now What!
How much compression do you have? Is ALL of the timing correct? Valve timing? Ignition? I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if it was knocking and you didn't find or replace anything, it will likely still knock. I think that at this point in time you should consider taking it to a mechanic. Where do you live? Maybe someone knows a mechanic in your area that can offer some advice. rj
