Restoration of 1951 Vincent Rapide - Part 16 - Timing Chest #2

Continuing to explore the inside of the timing chest and systematically removing and inspecting the pinions.

Everything seems to be much better than I anticipated when first opening up the timing cover.

There are a few questions still to be answered:

1. Should there be a thrust washer on the INSIDE of the main idler? The books say a shim is only needed whenever an alloy idler is installed. This bike came with an inside thrust washer, so it’s possible that this washer is taking up the needed end play. Most likely I will keep the washer on the inside, to minimize wear on the alloy boss.

2. Is the cam wear on the faces / flats of the cam followers acceptable? Or should I dress them up or replace? Can I replace cam followers individually or must I buy a full set?

3. Does the slot in the timed-breather spindle look okay? Is it orientated correctly?

4. Should I carefully inspect anything else that is significant now that the timing case is open?

Please note that this is how I approach some of these maintenance jobs, so please remember to consult your owners manuals.

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