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chain tensioner upgrade
Getting ready for a chain tensioner upgrade on my 80SC. I just replaced the chain ramps and noticed that on the left side the lower chain is loose. I can easily lift it off the ramp a 1/2 inch with no effort. What are your thoughts?
Do I need to replace the chain or will the new tensioner fix this. Also the top of the chain is very tight as well as the right side. Thanks  
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A picture showing the top of the tensioner would be helpful. Would like to see if it is collapsed.
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02-13-2008, 06:17 PM
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I would like to know if it is collapsed also.
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02-13-2008, 06:42 PM
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I'll post them when I get home from work
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Did mine today...looked same way; reason? Tensioner collapsed.. same side too!? consider yourself lucky like I do..could have been much worse
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Is your engine at TDC? I forgot that little detail when I opened mine up last weekend and the left side cam wanted to rotate CCW (depends on crank position of course) hence no tension on the bottom portion of the chain. I had to put a wrench on the cam nut and turn it CW to give the chain some slack while I installed the tensioner.
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