removing/replacing the cam chain tensioner.

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Re: removing/replacing the cam chain tensioner.

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Guess I'll get the toothbrush and autosol out!
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wire wool and autosol :smt002
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Re: removing/replacing the cam chain tensioner.

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Scott221 wrote:The only way the engine has moved in the last 3 months is from my old frame into the new one. I have re-inserted the bolt and tightend it back up, sure it will be ok? Is there no check to make sure?

All you can really do is check that the timing marks line up properly............I'd be very surprised to find that they didn't line up as you did nothing to change the timing.

If it helps with your confidence take the ignition pick up cover off and use a 19mm scocket to turn the engine over by hand...........(turn it clockwise)

You'll see that everything is lined up and...............working

At the very worse the camchain will be ever so slightly over tensioned and I very much doubt even that.

Fire it up start it and listen to it

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Cargo. You da man! I'll whip the cover off and have a ganda. If the worst comes to the wrost. I'll hire an Irish interpreter and give you a call! :pmsl
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