part i.d. with no camera

[boathead]

here's a high tech question. i don't have a camera, so please bear with my description.

coming from the lower portion of the engine, mid-line, is a part that extends aft. it sort of sits over the starter cover, and extends almost to the bottom of the carbs.

what is it? i cannot locate it on the on-line fiche. mine is covered with soot, so i'm starting to try and figure out what is going on.

thanks.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Sounds like the cam chain tensioner

[boathead]

thank you so much, that's exactly what it is. i found it on-line. and so, a follow up question:

i presume i have a bit of oil causing the soot buildup....is this common at this location? cause for concern? where to start in my investigation?

again, thanks so much.

[Tom MLC]

First of all, get the owners manual. Removal & replacement of the cam chain tensioner is not dufficult if you have the manual.

Buy a new gasket now, before you get started.

Recommendation. Replace the screws with ss allen head bolts. It will make the job easier next time.

[boathead]

you people are true whizzes.

i have a manual, just didn't know what chapter to look in. i'm glad to see that a gasket is only a few bucks.

thanks again.

[bwringer]

Rebuild instructions... yours will look a little different, but the seals and o-rings are very likely the same.

http://bwringer.com/gs/camchaintens.html

[boathead]

thanks bwringer. most helpful. once the riding season ends, i have lots to do.

[Suzuki mad]

All O rings are available from Suzuki UK so may be the same in your area.

Getting the top 10mm nut/cross headed screw into the barrel is a pain in the bum with the carbs still on. No room for a socket.