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Post by jrinlv315 on Jun 12, 2009 18:24:12 GMT -5
If you are just doing maintenance and don't change anything should you reset the tensioner every time you remove it. It seems to give the same tension if you just unbolt it and bolt it back down.. Any insight would be great. Thanks Joshua
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Post by kuzikood on Jun 13, 2009 5:59:28 GMT -5
you should always! always ! crank in the screw and while holding it cranked in tighten the tensioner bolts then slowly release preasure off the tensioner
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Post by jrinlv315 on Jun 13, 2009 12:21:53 GMT -5
Anyone know the proper tension for the chain, ie a 1/2 inch of deflection (or what ever it should be)? Thanks Joshua
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Post by kliff on Jun 13, 2009 16:07:28 GMT -5
The tensioner is automatic, it will apply the correct amount of spring pressure, as long as it is releived during installation, and slowly released after having been tightenned down...
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Post by jrinlv315 on Jun 13, 2009 20:08:07 GMT -5
thanks kliff
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Post by Rebel on Jun 14, 2009 1:01:46 GMT -5
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Post by kuzikood on Jun 14, 2009 7:37:28 GMT -5
ive got a real good 150 manual goes into clearences on engine stuff as well as carb and electrical in the next day or so ill see if i can find the SD thread with link location for download and post it if i can find it if not ill upload it mmyself and drop a link
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Post by Rebel on Jun 14, 2009 10:30:50 GMT -5
Kuzikood, if you are talking about the manual Lee sell or did when he could be reached, it would be best not to post a link to that, especially if you upload it for downloading. Now if you found one that is from say a importers page for download for free that would be most welcome and I'd like to put athe link in the how-to/resource area.
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Post by Rebel on Jun 14, 2009 10:49:27 GMT -5
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Post by kuzikood on Jun 15, 2009 8:47:15 GMT -5
i think its from ace sports and its a pdf 150 service manual not the one from btw has he been heard from yet?
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Post by Rebel on Jun 15, 2009 12:29:44 GMT -5
No word from him, and the manual you are talking about is posted in our resource area found in the link above.
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Post by kliff on Jun 15, 2009 13:34:55 GMT -5
Just as a rule of thumb, nothing set in stone, but if you can install the tensioner, still at full extension, and only have 1/8"(3mm) gap between the tensioner, and the cylinder, you are due for a MINIMUM replacement of chain guides, upper and lower, if not a new chain as well. But at least a set of guides. Normal installation, at full extension, is abot 3/8" to 1/2"(9mm>12mm), if memory serves me right now....I just can't find those notes...
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Post by kuzikood on Jun 15, 2009 21:15:51 GMT -5
woo hoo thanx rebel now i can be lazy woot!
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