Advice - R chain tensioner

[tom2113]

I have almost completed my chain tensioner update. Prior to tightening the nut I pushed the tensioner in as far as it would go, then tightened the nut. What I am left with is some space between the tensioner and the spacer. (see photo). Is this install okay?

Thanks

[Eagledriver]

I can't say for sure if this is ok because I have the updated idler arms on mine and I don't remember if there was space like this. Here are some things I would do to satisfy my worries.

Compare the space with this set-up to the space you had with the old tensioner. Push and pull on the idler arm to see how much it moves. I suspect there needs to be some space there so the idler arm can seek the center of the chain travel. The spacer is probably there just to limit the amount the arm can move. Sometimes you can make yourself the expert on these things with some comparison and experimention.

Hopefully someone else with this set-up can confirm that it's correct.

-Andy

[john walker's workshop]

that would be normal, as long as it slid in freely and didn't get cocked outward as the nut was tightened.

[tom2113]

Thanks for both of your comments. The left side went on so easily I did not have an issue.

Thanks again.

[eapcpa]

Might consider pulling those tensioners back off and doing the "Jerry Woods" mod as a safety measure in the event of tensioner failure. It is a bit tedious to do it but shoud make those bullet proof. BTW the space is normal if the tensioner is seated proporly on it's mounts. Cheers

[Henry Schmidt]

The most important part of the tensioner up grade is the later style wider tensioner arms with bushings. Tensioner failure is most often caused because the tensioner arm sticks to the shaft making smooth operation of the tensioner impaired.

Your best chance at long term success includes replacement of the arms.