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Primary chain tensioner
« on: 12.11. 2017 10:30 »
Morning all,
I have a question about the primary chain tensioner.
As I'm rebuilding this motor from boxes, I have no terms of reference for several of the components.
The tensioner blade is secured to the crankcase by a spring steel plate, which is compressed by two nuts.
My question is, how much do I tighten the nuts?
Should the tensioner blade move freely, have some resistance, or be so tight that it will only move by use of the adjuster bolt?
Presently, I can move it by hand, but only with a fair amount of pressure.
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Re: Primary chain tensioner
« Reply #1 on: 12.11. 2017 11:11 »
Just loose enough for the adjuster bolt to move it. Possibly not loose enough to move it by hand.
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Re: Primary chain tensioner
« Reply #2 on: 12.11. 2017 11:38 »
Thanks very much for the prompt reply, will adjust accordingly.
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Re: Primary chain tensioner
« Reply #3 on: 12.11. 2017 11:43 »
The adjuster retaining bolts are wired on my engine.
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Re: Primary chain tensioner
« Reply #4 on: 12.11. 2017 14:42 »
Thanks, I have locktited the studs in the crankcase, and lockwired the nuts to the studs also.
Although this is my first BSA, I already have an unhealthy obsession with thread locking devices and compounds due to previous experience with Harley Davidson's finest.
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