I am really close to getting my motor back together, i had to wait on a new C Ring for my head, but now its here. The issue im having is getting the cam chain onto the the cam shaft. Does anyone have tips or tricks for getting this done? Thank you o2n advanced!

Don't attach the sprocket to the cam.  You have to get the chain on the lower sprocket, then get the upper sprocket on, then insert the cam into the upper sprocket.  It will take a few tries most likely....as you won't have the timing correct on the first try.

With a used chain, the forward side will be slightly raised.
Visually check the oil pump gear, it will be mostly engaged.
When reversed, less than half will be engaged.
Also check that you didn't drop the pin by trying to rotate the gear.

Kinda depends on the condition of the guides.
But generally speaking, it's out a lot farther than you'd expect. I got mine from Reelthing with somewhere around 3,000 miles. He had already put a Versy in and had it on the second hole.

Dave wrote on 03/04/17 at 03:22:11:


When you say out 13mm, are you referring to the distance from the end of the outer housing (aluminum) out to the first edge of the plunger (largest dia. of plunger) ?  I.e. not out to the hole or someplace like that?

Thanks so much for your reply!  I haven't had mine apart yet, but planning to at the next oil change in approx. 3 weeks, so I am not sure where mine is at all right now!  I purchased it about 5 months ago, with approx 5,600 miles on it, and have put on approx. 2,000 since.

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 03/04/17 at 07:48:02:


Not to undo the Versy, but I actually purchased a new chain adjuster, and did the mods myself on a CNC machine.  

Kudos to Versy for putting in the original thoughts and work to make it better than a new one.  I only made a few changes from his.  I put the slot into the inner slide, and threaded the outer body and use a screw in order to keep the slide from extending itself out of the body.  I admit having a more difficult time in working the extra spring thing, but think I have got it down (maybe).  I didn't want to impose on Mr. Verslager as I know he does the upgrade for a little extra income and I didn't think it fair for me to pick his brain.  I am NOT, however, interested in getting into doing the mods myself in competition with him.  He has a nice thing going and deserves the business!

piedmontbuckeye wrote on 03/04/17 at 08:06:23:


Cool, love to see your adaptations.

Here I go with the pics and some description:

I guess one can only upload one pic per Reply.  This is the whole assy. together.