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help timing please

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so i feel like im not timing my motor correctly. what is the position of the cylinders when at tdc? is 1 and 4 supposed to be at the top of the head?
'82 gs1100gl
 
roux1100 said:
so i feel like im not timing my motor correctly. what is the position of the cylinders when at tdc? is 1 and 4 supposed to be at the top of the head?
'82 gs1100gl
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Trick question??? tdc means TOP DEAD CENTER. Plenty of posts on here about checking timing- understand it fully BEFORE you go messing with it. Is this the bike with the camchain tensioner issue? If so, also review correct method of re-installing tensioner assembly.
 
There is a trap for the unwary with the '82 GS1100G. I have one, and apparently it is one of the few models that doesn't have a TDC mark under the points cover. To make sure I got everything right I had to buy a little stamped metal plate to install under the ignition timing bit so I could line everything up properly. It's a Suzuki part and it's still available through Suzuki - costs about $8-9. It allowed me to install a Dynatek ignition.
 
i knew i wasnt crazy!! i couldnt find the timing mark so i just put #1 at tdc by hand. this thing is driving me nuts. not looking forward to tearing down the motor again to see if my valves are getting stuck open or something.
 
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