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Old 03-02-2012, 05:40 AM   #16
JFP in PA
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Originally Posted by jaykay View Post
Thanks for this. I may have fallen into this trap. I have a five chain and had thought that one tensioner out at a time would be okay. Can one make the tools necesary to lock the engine?

I can't believe these weren't designed with a preload spring intially. If it is not too much trouble could you post the PN for the revised chain tensioners?
Sure, you can fabricate all of the holding tools; the TDC lock pin is a 5/16 rod, and the cam holding tools are just metal flat stock cut to a specific shape, nothing more.

The “old style” tensioners have been totally superseded; you can no longer find them. Any dealer can get you the updated version with the pre-load spring, I'd check with them to get the latest part number as they have changed it a couple of times.
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