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Message started by eanon on 01/13/08 at 11:47:07

Title: cam chain tensioner
Post by eanon on 01/13/08 at 11:47:07

Does anybody know what kind of metal the plunger on the cam chain tensioner is? A friend of mine says he can do the mod for me, but needs to know what kind of metal it is.....

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by eanon on 01/13/08 at 14:30:28

Mild steel maybe?

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/14/08 at 17:42:25

I think it's been hardened. Try to run a drill in it. That'll tell that story.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by Savage_Greg on 01/15/08 at 05:02:36

You should ask "Verslagen the Engineer". After all, he invented "The Mod" :)

Drag a file over the bolt end of it. You'll know if it's hardened.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by verslagen1 on 01/15/08 at 07:10:01

He pm'd me awhile back as I didn't see this post.

It's mild steel that's case hardened.

Don't bother trying to drill this with a regular drill.

I drill these with a carbide drill, quite a show. 1st it cuts in with little chips that kind of spark when they let go. Then the going gets real easy and streamers flow off the drill. Then you hit bottom and it glows real brite with little chips again.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by Savage_Greg on 01/15/08 at 07:39:57

504354554A4741434817260 wrote:

OOoooh...:P

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by eanon on 01/15/08 at 14:48:18

thanks for the info verslagen and all. My buddy was able to weld it up no problem, now I'm just waiting for the form-a-gasket so set. 24 hours? DOH! I wanna ride!

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by verslagen1 on 01/15/08 at 15:33:31

Great, glad you got it done.

A new product is availble for instant riding, called pre-made gasket. ;D

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by Savage_Greg on 01/15/08 at 15:41:15

584B5C5D424F494B401F2E0 wrote:

Great, glad you got it done.

A new product is availble for instant riding, called pre-made gasket. ;D

I've heard of those. Made from paper, I believe :)

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by eanon on 01/16/08 at 12:59:57

I would have loved some of that yesterday. It's ok though. I got home from work about an hour and a half ago, filled her up with 10w40, hopped on, and just got back from the test ride. :D Had to make sure everything was working properly! She hadn't been ridden in days! Poor thing! On inspection, my tensioner was almost all the way out, looking just like the pics quoting "Past time to do something" so I'm glad I kept after it and got it fixed. Just need a new chain now... Anyway, thanks again for all the help.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by demin on 01/16/08 at 13:09:32

Did you do the extra hole mod too?Pinning it is good,but if it's ready to come out,once it hits the pin it wont be able to keep tension on the chain.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by eanon on 01/16/08 at 13:17:23

Actually, just the extra hole. I'm ratcheted all the way in now! My buddy didn't want to try and drill it. It's ok though, as I'm going to be replacing the chain anyway. Just can't do it right now. $'s a little short. Common' payday! This just keeps me on the road 'till then.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by demin on 01/16/08 at 13:22:46

I hear ya.I did the verslavy.The pin and the whole.The chain has alot of life in it yet.Just the hole will give you some time.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by eanon on 01/16/08 at 13:48:58

My thoughts exactly, and when the next chain starts to wear out, I'll be ready. (I'm planning on keeping my little thumper for awhile :))

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by KwakNut on 01/17/08 at 16:21:11

Can anybody tell me what the cam chain tensioner mod is?
I just picked up a Savage that's in need of some attention, and one problem is a top end rattle - I'm guessing there's a problem in the chain area. Not stripped her yet.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by gj859 on 01/17/08 at 16:31:03

2B17010B2E1514600 wrote:

Go to the market place. It's the third post down. Very good description.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by demin on 01/17/08 at 16:38:51

I HIGHLY recommend the VerSlavy.Got one on my'86.This is what it looked like before. Try this better pic.
http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/09/21/bikepics-1030794-full.jpg
I was riding it like that,until I found this site.I got LUCKY when it came apart it went upward instead of down.I didn't lose the spring inside the tensioner.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by verslagen1 on 01/17/08 at 17:52:44

Also in the tech section is the inspection procedure.

Title: Re: cam chain tensioner
Post by KwakNut on 01/19/08 at 04:08:37

Thanks for the directions guys - it is a good article. as it happens my tensioner was okay, but the cam and followers are toast - I'll open a fresh thread so as not to hijack this one.