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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: dsm2002 on June 07, 2016, 09:07:40 AM

Title: Mechanical chain tensioner for the M42?
Post by: dsm2002 on June 07, 2016, 09:07:40 AM

Is there a mechanical chain tensioner for the M42?

Title: Re: Mechanical chain tensioner for the M42?
Post by: romkasponka on July 01, 2016, 08:12:17 AM

it should not be difficult to make one. Just do not forger that oil passing through it to lubricate chain.

(http://www.sparksracing.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1500x1000/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/z/rzr-xp1000-manual-cam-chain-tensioner.jpg)

Title: Re: Mechanical chain tensioner for the M42?
Post by: Jaker on July 01, 2016, 01:26:15 PM

Why?

Title: Re: Mechanical chain tensioner for the M42?
Post by: dsm2002 on July 03, 2016, 12:53:39 AM

Just wondering whether there was an option.

Title: Re: Mechanical chain tensioner for the M42?
Post by: Jaker on July 03, 2016, 09:38:08 PM

Wouldn't the chain be too tight when the engine was cold, and/or too loose when the engine is up to operating temp?