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Compressing Tensioners????
I am trying to reinstall my tensoiners and I do not have the little C-Clamps does anyone know of a way to do this without it? My fingers are killing me! Thanks in advance
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03-12-2002, 11:10 AM
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Dean,
'C-clamp' style Vise-Grips!
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03-12-2002, 11:22 AM
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I assume you are talking about the purpose-made C clamp tool. You can use the type of C clamp available at any hardware store to do the job.
Put the C clamp on so that it covers only half of the tensioner top and screw it down. Then slip the other side under the chainwheel support and release the clamp.
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03-12-2002, 11:22 AM
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When I did mine (pressure-fed) I put them in a vice, compressed them, then put a small finish nail in the hole where the original release pin went. Once re-installed just pull the pin, but try not to let it snap too hard.
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03-12-2002, 02:42 PM
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compress them in a vise, then grab 'em with channel-locks.
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03-12-2002, 03:58 PM
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