Suzuki GT380 Timing

Discussion in 'Motorbike Technical Discussion' started by incredan, Jul 7, 2007.

  1. incredan

    incredan Guest

    I just picked up a nice '74 GT380. I have set the point gap and
    ignition timing turning the crankshaft counterclockwise as it rotates
    when kicked over with kickstarter arm. This rotation viewed from the
    righthand side of the bike looking directly at the timing plate. Now
    the original owners manual booklet says to turn the point breaker cam
    nut clockwise wile setting timing. Does anyone know what's up with
    this. Thanks DG.
     
    incredan, Jul 7, 2007
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  2. incredan

    incredan Guest

    OK, Page 41 of the owner's manual for my 1974 model "L" GT380 shows
    clockwize breaker camturning direction.
    Why, I don't know because page 66 of the Clymer service repair book
    for GT380, 500 and 750 solves the mystery. Don't try to remove the
    breaker cam nut on a 380. There's a nylon gear drive in there and
    you'll strip the
    gear drive! You have to remove the timing cover/gear drive as a unit.
    Of course the gear drive explains the counterclockwise turning
    direction of the breakercam. DG.
     
    incredan, Jul 13, 2007
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