Firestorm manual cam chain tensioner

 · Just undo the two bolts holding them in and remove them (don't worry about using key - but a cable tie on the cam chain to stop it jumping skipping if timing is incorrect) - but only at the correct TDC. Install new manual tensioners and set the tension. The one thing I have seen is damage caused by loose cam chains beating up the sliders, variable cam timing as the chain slack allows it to vary by a large amount when the tensioner allows movement when the rack pushes back and forth over teeth, and overly worn cam chains from that slapping and snapping around.  · Ron50, Jul 9, The internet seems to have a lot of horror stories about cam chain tensioners failing and causing serious engine damage. Some advise changing at least the tensioner for the front cylinder as a precaution - preferably for a manual tensioner rather than the spring/hydraulic standard one. Others advise that if it ain't broke.

Manual Cam Chain Tensioner Installation Guide (MCCT's) My bikes, Firestorm, Yamaha MT10SP, 2 x Honda RC24 road and race, Popup Katana and a some XJ's. Top. The one thing I have seen is damage caused by loose cam chains beating up the sliders, variable cam timing as the chain slack allows it to vary by a large amount when the tensioner allows movement when the rack pushes back and forth over teeth, and overly worn cam chains from that slapping and snapping around. 5. It is now safe to remove the front Cam Chain Tensioner (CCT). Follow the same procedure as for the rear and fit the manual tensioner and you are done. 6. Once complete turn the engine over a couple of revolutions at the crankshaft to make sure that everything is turning freely without any problems.. 7. Put the generator caps back in place.

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