cam locking problems

[BFeller]

I removed the oil with shop rags. I wanted to be sure that there was no metal bits in the oil. I cant recall with tool kit you have for the installation. Be sure to use a dead blow hammer if it is required. The installation of the new bearing properly was my biggest concern, followed by not dropping the circle clip into the engine case. I did not have the faultless install kit for use.

I would add a big thanks to Jake Raby and LN for developing and distributing the tools to do this repair.

[Blackroot]

Good news.
New ims is in, tensioners in.
Couple of items that might help you.
1. The tensioners are tough to get back in because of tension, imagine that. I had to press on with a large screwdriver while simultaneously threading until i could get it started. Torque to 59ft lbs each.
2 there is a real danger of the ims c clip flying into the engine case through the exposed lip. Mine squirted out several times. Invest in some decent c clip pliers. I fashioned a 2 inch copper pipe and sandwiched it against the IMS removal threaded tube. The diameter is greater than the gap between the c clip arms, so it is impossible to fly off. DONT just use the finger method. See picture here for example.(coming)
3. Once everything is buttoned up, rotate crank 720 degrees and check all 4 cam marks ( you should have marked them with a sharpee). Mine were dead on