WTB: Venture 1300 motor

[jkyle187]

97 Vmav is knocking...time for an upgrade..let me know

 

[sdt354]

First, make sure the knock is really a serious engine issue. Stock exhaust tube can sound like hell when it comes loose inside the double wall. The 1300 is a great way to roll, after vmax heads and a few other parts are switched over.
I'd also make sure the cam chains aren't slopping around, making a racket. I'd check oil pressure
and oil for contamination, before condemning your 97. Not that they can't go, but vmax engines are
fairly bullet proof. How many miles on your 97?

 

[jkyle187]

35000 miles, full kerker exhuast system. Is there a way to udjust cam change..is a dull knock at idle near the rear somewhere

 

[blaxmax]

35000 miles, full kerker exhuast system. Is there a way to udjust cam change..is a dull knock at idle near the rear somewhere

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=25772&highlight=chain

 

[sdt354]

35000 miles, full kerker exhuast system. Is there a way to udjust cam change..is a dull knock at idle near the rear somewhere

There is adjustment for valve clearance, if that's what you mean. The first recommended check is around 24k somewhere. I wouldn't think that contributes to abnormal noise. At 35k I'd check, if it wasn't done yet. These motors can be a little noisy and still run well.

 

[blaxmax]

Steve-o, I thought he meant cam chain?

 

[one2dmax]

For sure check the simpler stuff. I have various options available but i'm not going to be your cheapest route (though I stand behind everything I sell!).

Sean

 

[jkyle187]

Ok...after the advise of my brother..a race car tech..and simple probing..the conclusion was no spun bearing...so I balanced the carb ( which were off) and found something loose in the Kerker cans. We see more today provided it doesn't rain. I'll post more after my findings.

 

[sdt354]

Steve-o, I thought he meant cam chain?

Looks like I misunderstood him.

 

[jkyle187]

No misunderstanding..I just can't spell....adjust and chain

 

[blaxmax]

Looks like I misunderstood him.

You misunderstood him and STILL diagnosed it correctly-What does that say about you?:confused2: