Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
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Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
After a substantial hiatus my '76 gl is back up in the air. Checking the valve clearances, and the marks on my flywheel don't say T1 and T2 like in the manuals, but TF1 and TF2. There are two other marks on the flywheel (faint) but no letters or numbers next to them that I can make out. What gives? Go ahead and use the T mark?
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
-OEM Honda GL1000 Shop Manual link vvvv
-http://www.goldwingworld.com/pages/GL10 ... manual.pdf reference page 33
Deleted a bunch of jackleg ramblings. Got it figured out on page 2.
-http://www.goldwingworld.com/pages/GL10 ... manual.pdf reference page 33
Deleted a bunch of jackleg ramblings. Got it figured out on page 2.
Last edited by gltriker on Mon Oct 03, 2022 5:11 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
That is for setting timing. To adjust valves you use the T1 mark only. I'm running late and have to get going but there is a diagram of which valves you can adjust when the T1 mark is showing.gltriker wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 2:12 am -OEM Honda GL1000 Shop Manual
-http://www.goldwingworld.com/pages/GL10 ... manual.pdf
-use --T-- 1 mark for setting cylinders' 1 and 2 valve lash clearance; when adjusting in the conventional1-3-2-4 cylinders' firing order method
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--Screenshot 2022-10-03 001611 t1 mark.jpg
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-use --T-- 2 mark for setting cylinders' 3 and 4 valve lash clearance; when adjusting in the conventional1-3-2-4 cylinders' firing order method
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Screenshot 2022-10-03 001716 t2.jpg
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
True that, Robin! Your's is the same method I've always used to set my trike's engine valve lash clearances, too.
Sorted the question out on page 2.
Sorted the question out on page 2.
Last edited by gltriker on Mon Oct 03, 2022 5:13 pm, edited 5 times in total.
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
I have heard of a few Cranks that were mislabeled but not common. On a 76 the F marks should be 5 degrees before the T Marks.
I am not sure what the origin of this diagram is
I am not sure what the origin of this diagram is
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
Many thanks gents, I appreciate the help. I know that I use the T mark to check the valve clearances. I'll rephrase my question as it maybe wasn't very clear. In the Haynes book, and also the Honda manual, it shows a photo of the flywheel with a mark on it showing T1 (and T2). Mine however does not have that marking, instead it has TF1 (and TF2). There are also two faint lines on the flywheel at different degrees of rotation, but with no letters or marks.
My question is does my flywheel (it's a '76) have different markings to that shown in the manuals for some reason, and if so is it ok to go ahead and use the T marking? Here's a photo of the mark -
(I've just seen Whiskerfish's reply, and it would appear that the '76 does indeed have the TF1 and TF2 marks instead of simply T1 and T2)
My question is does my flywheel (it's a '76) have different markings to that shown in the manuals for some reason, and if so is it ok to go ahead and use the T marking? Here's a photo of the mark -
(I've just seen Whiskerfish's reply, and it would appear that the '76 does indeed have the TF1 and TF2 marks instead of simply T1 and T2)
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
aaaah..... I didn't know that, SteveWhiskerfish wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:03 am I have heard of a few Cranks that were mislabeled but not common. On a 76 the F marks should be 5 degrees before the T Marks.
I am not sure what the origin of this diagram is
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
On that photo, I see a "T" mark, and a separate "F" mark (highlighted in red).
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
Exactly. On my flywheel, I don't have the T1 and T2 markings shown in the Haynes and Honda manuals. I have TF1 and TF2 markings instead. It's why I'm asking the question.Shadowjack wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:33 am On that photo, I see a "T" mark, and a separate "F" mark (highlighted in red).
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
Disregard the F marks for now. Those are just for ignition timing. The T 1 and the T 2 are 180 degrees apart on the crank.
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
Thanks Whiskerfish - that's what I thought. I know the T marks are used for checking the valve clearances, just wanted to confirm I wasn't missing something before I make the adjustments. The markings on my flywheel appeared different to those in the manuals so wanted to be 100% sure.
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
-jimbonaut wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:38 amExactly. On my flywheel, I don't have the T1 and T2 markings shown in the Haynes and Honda manuals. I have TF1 and TF2 markings instead. It's why I'm asking the question.Shadowjack wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:33 am On that photo, I see a "T" mark, and a separate "F" mark (highlighted in red).
jimbonaut Although it may seem like now, I just had to search for a flywheel marked like the GL1000 Honda Shop Manual illustrates.
Note, though, the photo is taken from a 4 cylinder 1984 GL1200 engine. Done
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
Yup, this illustrates my question perfectly. All the photos in all the manuals show a flywheel with markings like this (T1, T2). Just wondering why mine has different markings (TF1, TF2). Guess it's year-specific?gltriker wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 12:11 pm-jimbonaut wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:38 amExactly. On my flywheel, I don't have the T1 and T2 markings shown in the Haynes and Honda manuals. I have TF1 and TF2 markings instead. It's why I'm asking the question.Shadowjack wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:33 am On that photo, I see a "T" mark, and a separate "F" mark (highlighted in red).
jimbonaut Although it may seem like now, I just had to search for a flywheel marked like the GL1000 Honda Shop Manual illustrates.
Note, though, the photo is taken from a 4 cylinder 1984 GL1200 engine. Done
Screenshot 2022-10-03 084629 1984 GL1200 TIMING MARKS.jpg
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
From Octanes Timing belt change out how too. 4th picture down. The picture is the from a 75 and the same as yours
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=3544#p26447
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=3544#p26447
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1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: Valve clearance on '76, TF 1 timing mark?
Nice, there it is. I'm not alone after allWhiskerfish wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 1:09 pm From Octanes Timing belt change out how too. 4th picture down. The picture is the from a 75 and the same as yours
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=3544#p26447
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