justin_o_guy2
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Re: Counting cam chain needs (new improved)
Reply #18 - 09/06/07 at 04:30:16
I did mine at 14,000 miles. The tensioner was at 18mm( max by the book), but the chain itself was only about 1/2 worn( as the digital callipers measured). Others have ridden further, some have ridden fewer miles & had it cause probs, ( I think) Anyone say for sure?
Heres my plan, weak as it may be. Next chain gets new guides & cryo. Extend the tensioner to get better use of its extension. Someone mentioned shimming the front guide, which would advance the cam a bit & counter the cam retading from chain stretch. Might do that. I may rerun a cam chain, since the OEM was only 1/2 worn. That would save $50.00, minus the gasket & hassle, which may not be cost effective, dunno, Thoughts anyone?
I WILL, as I did on the last one, soak the camchain in oil for a day or 2, to make sure the pins get a wet start & dont have a few seconds of unlubricated, tension & stress applied, to start off with wear marks in the pins & plates.
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