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Re: Timing Chain Tension
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Thu, 30 January 2003 22:36
 
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I didn't write this, but asked the same question once before and here is the response:
I'll do my best to explain, it's hard to put in words! If you look at the chain adjuster from its end (looking towards the head) you will see that the adjuster assembly is shaped like a hexagonal nut, however the centre is hollow, and contains the actual sliding rod which pushes on the chain to create tension, as you can see through the circle in the middle. The purpose of the hexagonal outer section is only to hold the rod inside against the chain. (this would be so much easier to describe if I could draw pictures!). the rod is spring loaded, but if you loosen off the hexagonal outer a turn or two, you should be able to push on the rod through the circle in the middle (with a screwdriver) to slide it up against the chain, this is the bit that takes about 5kg of force. you then tighten the outer hex till it is up against the rod, then back it off (anticlockwise)1/3 to 2/3 of a turn to allow a little bit of slack. then tighten the lock nut to hold it there.
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First, loosen off the adjuster a couple of turns, then you need to use a screwdriver or anything with a relatively blunt end that fits the centre section of the tension adjuster (its approx 6mm diameter) to push towards the head. you will feel it slide in and stop, it only takes about 5kg of pressure. hold it there and tighten the adjuster (clockwise) until it meet the centre, then back it off 1/3 -2/3 of a turn and tighten the locknut.
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Timing Chain Tension
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Edgy | Wed, 29 January 2003 01:22 |
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Re: Timing Chain Tension
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Edgy | Thu, 30 January 2003 05:36 |
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Re: Timing Chain Tension
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TurboRA28 | Thu, 30 January 2003 22:36 |
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Re: Timing Chain Tension
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Edgy | Sat, 01 February 2003 01:20 |
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Re: Timing Chain Tension
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TE72_Turbo | Sat, 01 February 2003 11:57 |
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Re: Timing Chain Tension
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TurboRA28 | Sat, 01 February 2003 12:09 |
