[Buckwild]

Well after taking the ft plastics andgas tank off to get the valve cover off my 03 700 I discovered that the rt side ex valve ain't even moving a bit! This don't look good :damnit:
Any guesses on what I'll find out tomorrow when I tear it down

 

[Kevcules]

How about a worn cam shaft lobe??

How many miles on your rig?

 

[Buckwild]

That's what I'm thinkin ....not sure the pod said something like 240 hrs 1200 miles when I got it but not sure if that was accurate. It messed up on me not long after I got it and had to unplug it. I've had it 2 years but probably ain't put 20 hours on it

 

[Tippmann98]

Worn cams are all too common on these Sportsmans.

 

[Buckwild]

Wonder if I should pull the motor out the frame to take tear it down the rest of the way or just fix it in the frame ?

 

[Buckwild]

At the point now were I'm trying to figure if I need to pull the motor or if I can replace the can with it still in frame? Anyone know if I can remove it in frame or half to seperate the crank case?

 

[RVS Performance]

You can leave the engine in and do it all. Will need to pull head and side cover to access everything. You can usually fish lifters out with a magnet and not have to pull cylinder off. Either a worn out cam or a collapsed lifter is my guess.

 

[Buckwild]

You can leave the engine in and do it all. Will need to pull head and side cover to access everything. You can usually fish lifters out with a magnet and not have to pull cylinder off. Either a worn out cam or a collapsed lifter is my guess.

Thanks for the reply Ridinagain I was hoping I didn't half to. Taking the top end off now

 

[Buckwild]

Collapsed lifter and cam lobe wore down... now were is the best place to get a cam kit??

 

[KaBoom]

Your facing exact thing i am about too. I found a fella who has a 98 that is being parted and has a practically brand new cam and exhaust rocker. Getting it for 100 bucks.

I got plastic and tank off as well and just need to get a gasket kit. Going to print out owners manual steps. I can send you a copy if you need one. Let me know. Just like mentioned here, should be able to pull Cam do the valve assembly and timing while still in frame.

 

[Buckwild]

Your facing exact thing i am about too. I found a fella who has a 98 that is being parted and has a practically brand new cam and exhaust rocker. Getting it for 100 bucks.

I got plastic and tank off as well and just need to get a gasket kit. Going to print out owners manual steps. I can send you a copy if you need one. Let me know. Just like mentioned here, should be able to pull Cam do the valve assembly and timing while still in frame.

Yeah I pulled mine out Sunday.ordered new cam and lifters this eve. Got cam off eBay and lifters off another web site. Cost me about $190 . I'm just going to slap it back together andput it up for sale. Think I'm going to get a 570