how to rotate cam w head off

[bastianshaw]

I got a spare 885 i want to practice adjusing the valves, any ideas?

[0000000000]

with the cam gear?

[bastianshaw]

with the cam gear?

what just grab it and turn? your a better man than me!

[JTDay]

you see, there's a torx "bolt" that holds the cam gear on. You "turn" that "bolt" to make the cam turn over. Dont do it on a flat surface if you plan on using the head in the future as you risk damaging the valves.

[paperplane94]

^turn it right.

[Balleristic31]

I used an impact gun on the torx tightening to quickly rotate the head assembly off the car.

[TobyB]

well, that probably won't do the cam bearings any favors without oil... nor the cam or rockers... jus' sayin'.

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[Cabriolet]

well, that probably won't do the cam bearings any favors without oil...

never put a head back together without assembly lube or at least oil. i've been able to turn all my 885/AMC heads by hand and cam gear and im no big guy.

[jlevie]

Use a strap wrench on the cam sprocket.

[vert_this]

or an old timing belt and a pair of vise grips