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Message started by Savageman on 12/10/15 at 19:21:14

Title: Decompression cable adjustment?
Post by Savageman on 12/10/15 at 19:21:14

Does any Savage Guru know the correct way to adjust the decompression solenoid cable? Clymer doesn't. It is supposed to hold open the exhaust valves for for a 1/3 or 1/2 second so the starter motor comes up to speed and cranks the beast.

Title: Re: Decompression cable adjustment?
Post by oldNslow on 12/10/15 at 19:31:07

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Title: Re: Decompression cable adjustment?
Post by Savageman on 12/10/15 at 20:12:44

Thanks for the quick response.

I still have questions though :-/

It states to place at TDC ok, and measure for 3 to 5mm of solenoid throw ok, BUT there is no way your fingers can provide enough force to push the plunger in all the way to open the exhaust valves. So are they saying 3 to 5mm of plunger travel will be adequate to open the exhaust valves Hmmm? My starter does have a tough time cranking right at first compression stroke. Battery is good 14.7volts with a trickle charger on it.

I'm thinking 2 to 3mm of travel will work better?

Title: Re: Decompression cable adjustment?
Post by verslagen1 on 12/10/15 at 21:17:54

5F6D7A6D6B69616D62393A0C0 wrote:

I'm thinking 2 to 3mm of travel will work better?

too tight may stall the solenoid

Title: Re: Decompression cable adjustment?
Post by Steve H on 12/11/15 at 04:39:25

The adjustment procedure is in Clymer's on p 48 & 49.

You're looking for 3-5mm of slack to give the solenoid time to get moving before it starts pulling.

Title: Re: Decompression cable adjustment?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/11/15 at 07:25:52

I know how that works. I needed almost two full steps to get the gym doors open. And Ray Parent could smash one open with a dodge ball from half court. Should I explain what happened when he put one in my ear as I was walking off, after being put out?