82sc tensioner help URGENT (car is apart)

[jimtweet]

I am replacing a chain tensioner on 82sc 3.0

I did not notice the position of the actual tensioner orientation I was so concerned with keeping chain tension and everything in order.

OK, first, pics of old tensioner



Now, I am not sure if this is correct or not

the piston is not 100% under the idler, its out about 1mm


there is about 1.5mm-2mm of space between idler and tensioner

Is this correct? does this allow the idler to "float" a little bit?

I have verified that both the old and new tensioner are the same thicknesses on these measurements.



I pulled the other side cover off and there is about 1mm-1.5mm space between idler and tensioner, but the piston is all the way under the idler

CORRECT?

[Speed Buggy]

Can't help. I had oil fed. Someone here is sure to help you.

[jimtweet]

This has been done and buttoned up. Everything was okay.