Carrera Tensioner spacers (?)

[SchnellSchweitz]

I've been looking through previous threads on this topic and can't find a definitive answer whether carrera chain tensioner spacers are used on my model.

I can't remember if one goes at the location shown below or not. It seems like something should go in this location. This is an '82/3.0L



Thanks in advance for your responses.

Eric J.

[jbell959]

The spacers are only used when you have the early style "narrow" idler arms. The idler arms in your picture are the later style and don't require a spacer

[SchnellSchweitz]

Thank you!

[hcoles]

when I assembled my engine I made spacers and installed because I didn't like the large fore and aft play - was on a 89 3.2 motor. I checked the play and spaced to still leave some remaining play. My memory is that the play was on the order of +/- 1-2mm or more. I was thinking the the chain would move forward and out of line during braking.

[Henry Schmidt]

Here's what Supertec did the remedy the spacer issue. Full width bronze bushing.

[hcoles]

Henry,
I like that solution, more bearing area and shimming.
-Henry

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by hcoles

Henry,
I like that solution, more bearing area and shimming.
-Henry

Thank you
They are half the price as factory Carrera arms too.