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Have you or are you going to install the JWE spacers inside the tensioner? I made some for my engine..the dimensions came out fairly small....2.5 to 3mm long. You can make these out of a 5/8" (I think that is the size) bronze bushing you can get at OSH and a hack saw and sanding/etc. I talked to Jerry Woods and he suggested to even push the recommended .128" of remaining play I went for 2mm. This is good insurance in case the tensioner fails. I think this was the thing that saved Jim's 3.2 start up when his tensioner failed.
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