Hi All,
Just did my first conversion job on a 2010 Stelvio for a fellow. Luckily for me it is just the "B" kit. Can't say it was fun. The worst part is getting the cam chain tensioners released. Other that messing with the chains, it is pretty straight forward. Getting the sprocket back on to the new cam is a bit of a PITA. In my opinion, if you are doing this with the engine still in the bike having a second person there to look at the alignment as you attempt to get the sprocket on is nearly a necessity. This owner has an unfortunate incident however. When attempting to get the left side exhaust valves adjusted, I found both adjusters to be frozen in the rocker. Getting the adjusters to turn seems to have damaged the threads internal to the rockers. So new rocker, adjusters, and lock nuts are on order for this bike. I'll have to be really careful when removing the rocker not to dislodge the little half moon piece that just sits on the top of the lifter. I stuck it in place with grease, so I have a good chance on this. I think this design element could have been done better as dropping one of those half moons while in the engine could be problematic. I'm hoping this is not only the first, but the last one I will do. Have I ever told you I love a single cam and long push rods?
Just did my first conversion job on a 2010 Stelvio for a fellow. Luckily for me it is just the "B" kit. Can't say it was fun. The worst part is getting the cam chain tensioners released. Other that messing with the chains, it is pretty straight forward. Getting the sprocket back on to the new cam is a bit of a PITA. In my opinion, if you are doing this with the engine still in the bike having a second person there to look at the alignment as you attempt to get the sprocket on is nearly a necessity. This owner has an unfortunate incident however. When attempting to get the left side exhaust valves adjusted, I found both adjusters to be frozen in the rocker. Getting the adjusters to turn seems to have damaged the threads internal to the rockers. So new rocker, adjusters, and lock nuts are on order for this bike. I'll have to be really careful when removing the rocker not to dislodge the little half moon piece that just sits on the top of the lifter. I stuck it in place with grease, so I have a good chance on this. I think this design element could have been done better as dropping one of those half moons while in the engine could be problematic. I'm hoping this is not only the first, but the last one I will do. Have I ever told you I love a single cam and long push rods?
