Norton Commando Engine Rebuild. Part 14: Removing Cam Chain and Worm Drive

[@markpoling7917]

Chris, how did the cam sprockets look along with the cam timing chain, new set/kit required? Enjoying the videos !

[@Chris.rooke150]

I've not checked them yet. I'll check them and all components thoroughly when I've finished dismantling the engine.

[@martinowl]

It must be a nightmare for anyone inexperienced in working on Brit bikes when faced with various different thread sizes! You need a really wide selection of spanner’s & sockets. The next episode sounds as though it was a bit of a task. Looking forward to it.

[@markpoling7917]

For me, I really enjoy learning about the different tools, threads, etc. Collecting tools is part of the fun/enjoyment - I have a separate toolbox just for my commando. Being a mechanical engineer and having talented friends in our machine shop we have made some custom tools for my bike as well.

[@martinowl]

@@markpoling7917 Being an engineer by trade greatly helps. Having access to a machine shop with talented friends/ colleagues is like winning the lottery as far as maintaining old bikes is concerned. I’m so envious! Lol.

[@martinowl]

And also for having a Commando, nice onr.

[@manpalsinghnagray2629]

Any washer on the back of the gear ⚙️?

[@Chris.rooke150]

No, no washer (I'm pretty sure).

[@manpalsinghnagray2629]

Thanks becaouse we have washer on the 750cc atlas and dominator 500cc@@Chris.rooke150

[@stancoleshill8925]

Just my opinion, don't use an impact driver to remove the nut. Remove it by hand

[@Chris.rooke150]

Stan, what's your reasoning for this?