Changing Cam chain Tensioner's

[flmont]

There would be NO reason to lock my cams if Iam only changing the tensioners correct ?? 02' 2.7 Thanks Frank

[flmont]

There is NO reason to lock my cams if Iam only changing the 3 external chain tensioners correct ?? Thanks frank

[78F350]

I'm pretty sure that I've read that it's possible to jump timing if the tensioner is removed and the cams are not locked.
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[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by flmont

There is NO reason to lock my cams if Iam only changing the 3 external chain tensioners correct ?? Thanks frank

You really should lock the engine at TDC and lock the cams to eliminate any possibility of problems.

[flmont]

Rats,.!! OK..I shall give it a go....Thanks !

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by flmont

Rats,.!! OK..I shall give it a go....Thanks !

When you remove a tensioner in any position besides TDC and without the cams locked, you are letting a chain go very slack while one or more valves have their springs compressed; this is the perfect condition for that spring pressure to try to rotate the cams, jumping time in the process. There is one way to do it safely, and an infinite number of ways to ask for trouble...………….

[flmont]

Thanks JFP..I will certainly take your advise,..Iam a tad lazy but not crazy..LOL Thanks Frank