Thunderbike Race Prep Video 13 - Ducati 748 Checking Cam Timing Part 1 of 2

[@cratecruncher6687]

I'm actually learning while being entertained through your videos. That's pretty rare especially on KZbin! Thanks for doing these.

[@DesmoWerx]

Glad you are enjoying them 👍😎

[@siprior7393]

Brilliant loves this video...looking forward to part two..

[@DesmoWerx]

Thanks Simon 👍😎

[@joelqualm3927]

Thanks for all the info !!, I do have 2 questions......were can i buy the TDC tool you are using and which type oil are u using to put the engine together

[@DesmoWerx]

You can get a TDC tool from Kamna Ducati in Germany and the oil is a build oil Luca or Redline make a suitable product, then in the little oil pot I use a 10w40 to cover other parts to keep them lubricated.

[@MrCornhole98]

Great video.

[@DesmoWerx]

Thanks Chris

[@vauzweirad]

Isn't TDC going over some degrees at the wheel and the piston is staying at TDC for a moment? So finding the spot where the dial gauge is just at its maximum measurement will only give the starting point of this moment? While I'm here, your videos rock! :)

[@DesmoWerx]

Yes it will go over a couple of degrees whilst at TDC and you are correct it is the starting point of this moment. The finding of the measurement gives a consistent 0 point to work from for the timing. Glad you like the videos

[@gamotur]

I'm watching this for a third time but it's like watching the construction of a NASA space shuttle. Do you have to check the timing every time you rebuild the engine?

[@DesmoWerx]

HI Gamotur, its good practice to check the timing, but I especially needed too as I was using parts from different engines so the settings were not made at factory for this engine. You can just use the standard timing marks to get you roughly into timing position, it may be a couple of degrees out but that will not cause major issues.

[@gamotur]

@@DesmoWerx Thank You

[@DesmoWerx]

@@gamotur no worries hope it helps.

[@AndrewBoundy]

I had the same question - being a race engine with different parts, I figured there could be discrepancies in the parts from stock, however I thought being keyed, it would all go back perfectly timed - but I guess not. I learn here the difference between a pro race engine and a road one - I guess a degree could be a tenth on track and a win! Very cool.

[@wayne5723]

hi there, not sure if you get to read this but I've been watching your thunderbuke build... I'm wanting to do my first bike engine build, I've got 25 years experience with car engines but not much with a bike engine. I've got my hands on some brand new 996sps engine casings and I was wondering that should I run into any difficulties would it be ok to get some advice from you? best regards Wayne.

[@DesmoWerx]

HI Wayne, more than happy to help, just chuck me an email with any questions and good luck with your build :)

[@wayne5723]

@@DesmoWerx ah thank you :) your advice will be appreciated.. I've added you on Instagram, (nugggy1) would it be ok to send you a private message on there with my email?

[@DesmoWerx]

@@wayne5723 Sure, fire away :)

[@raymondburriss7179]

Hello, where did you get your dial set up from? Are they Ducati brand tools?

[@DesmoWerx]

HI Raymond, They are copies of the Ducati tools, I got the holders from Ducati Kamna in Germany.

[@raymondburriss7179]

DesmoWerx awesome, thanks just looked them up. I about to figure out my timing for the 916Racing.

[@DesmoWerx]

@@raymondburriss7179 Glad it was of help :)