Nodicei wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:Man...I have a hard time changing a light bulb at times. I have a repair manual that the previous owner gave me. To be honest it's like Chinese Calculus.
I have often commented on the physical distance between us Savage owners, in annoyance that Greg or Lancer or one of the guys could not just swing by and help me out on a Savage issue.
I have the manual, and it is Greek. I need common sense advice, not fancy technical diagrams that upon inspection don't match my actual bike.
It seems from your mileage that it is time to at least CHECK the cam chain. It seems like a big operation.
However, and this is a big however ~ you have everything you need RIGHT HERE on the forum to check on and repair the cam chain yourself.
This place has the parts for sale, the knowledge, the photos and the backup support. Trust me, I had never wrenched anything other than my back before I got my bike, and now have the confidence to do my own cam chain when the time comes.
If I can do, YOU can do it!