Help Installing Cam Chain Guide for a 1980 GS850

[knotscott]

Hi gang - I'm at the point of my rebuild where I'm trying to get the cam chain and sprockets back in, and I'm having some issues getting the exhaust side chain guide to seat properly (front). After doing some searches, I understand that the guide should fit right into the pocket flush with the heads if it's in correctly, but I can't seem to get it that far in. I'm assuming the guide goes in before the sprockets do. Any tips or suggestions of how to seat that thing properly would be great appreciated.

This is the guide I'm talking about:

[Dogma]

I seem to remember that happening to me. The chain can bunch up at the crank sprocket, which will keep the guide from seating. Lift the chain so there's no slack, and you may need to turn the crank half a turn to clear it. Keep the slack out of the chain until the guide is seated.

[knotscott]

Thanks. That worked like a charm!