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doinou · 12-28-2004, 08:18 PM

How do release the tension so you can put the spocket and chain back on? I had to replace the head on it.

D'mon · 12-28-2004, 08:41 PM

If you look down the left side of the chain, there is a tensioner that is spring loaded. Maybe a long screwdriver? It is a bit** to do even with the timing cover off....

More knowledgable people will answer your question I'm sure.

D'mon

924runner · 12-28-2004, 09:09 PM

you will have to push it back with something like D'mon said,make sure you turn it over after and the timing marks are ok.

what i do is i have a piece of wood on a wire and i wedge it between the tensioner and the guide(place it between the chain)and just drop the chain down

doinou · 12-28-2004, 09:17 PM

so I need to push it towards the left side of the block.. Hopefully I can get this all back together and running toworrow as well

doinou · 12-29-2004, 02:38 PM

Will I have to keep pressure on it while I try to bolt the spocket on? Also , it's say that the notch on the cam needs to be in the 12o'clock postion? How can I turn the cam over to line it up while the chain is off of it?

924runner · 12-29-2004, 08:36 PM

you will have to bolt the gear on and turn it over then remove it the install the chain