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Robbro19
06-24-2014, 09:43 PM
I have a Puma Falcon 150cc 157QMJ scooter. I bought and added a A9 Camshaft and installed it correctly and did the valves at .004 but upon start up, now it rattles a bunch. I don't know why, please help. Even added a video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTJA2DiE1OY

Madathlon
06-24-2014, 10:57 PM
Dude sounds like your timing chain tensioner isn't engaging. or one of the timing chain guide is out of alignment.

Robbro19
06-24-2014, 11:58 PM
Well I know the tensioner works cause i have to use a screwdriver to bring thing up and when I release it, it springs down and sits on the top of the top chain guide. The top chain is not movable and I know the bottom chain guide is seated correctly cause it sits in the 2 little notches on the big bore part. Its so frustration cause it seems like everything is right...

blueboy5000
06-25-2014, 07:27 AM
Did you replace the timing chain tensioner with an A9 specific one? A9 cams use their own sized chain and tensioner.

Also, you should use a new chain and tensioner each time you replace a cam, not just on scooters, but on everything that has a timing chain.

Robbro19
06-25-2014, 07:26 PM
I did not replace the tensioner or chain, was not aware of it. Thanks for the reply! I'll look for a specific chain and tensioner for the A9 :)