Subject: Re: Timing chain tensioner installation!!!!

Charlie,
Thanks for the offer to send but I hope to be done by monday and
running again, and I don't have a fax portal. I think I will just pull the
chain to get the old one out. I think it will be easier to work in there
with the chain out anyway. Thanks again for the help.

Alan
'74 Eldorado LAPD Wixomized
MGNOC 4352

Alan R. Dunphy
adun-@midmaine.com
Pittsfield, ME 04967-1426

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Mullendore" <Ambo-@netscape.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 11:50 PM
Subject: Re: Timing chain tensioner installation!!!!

Hi Alan,
I have the help sheet but unfortunately no scanner. I could fax it to you or
I can make a copy and snail mail it to you on Monday if you'd like. I've
heard the same about the "noise" but didn't hear any more than normal on the
one I did. Cheers,

Charlie.

Alan Dunphy <adun-@midmaine.com> wrote:

Charlie,
Thanks for the help. Any chance you still have the "help sheet" and
a scanner so you could email me a copy. Off list of course so we don't tie
up too much band width. Also, I've heard that you get a straight cut gear
type noise with these tensioners and I hope that a "broken in" chain might
minimize that noise. Besides, I don't want to put to much money in this
engine as I have a gear type engine on the work bench waiting for a rebuild
with 88mm cylinders. From what I can see the chain has to come off, I have
tried twisting and turning the old one for about ten minutes before I had

go to work, all to no avail.

Alan
'74 Eldorado LAPD Wixomized
MGNOC 4352

Alan R. Dunphy
adun-@midmaine.com
Pittsfield, ME 04967-1426

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Mullendore" <Ambo-@netscape.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 6:53 PM
Subject: RE: Timong chain tensioner installation!!!!

Hi Alan,
When removing the stock tensioner, it's not necessary to plug the two
threaded holes. I replaced both the chain and the tensioner at the same

time

so don't remember if you can remove the old tensioner without first

removing

the chain. When installing the Valtek tensioner, I found it easiest to
remove the rubbing shoe from the pivot bracket, install the bracket,

install

the chain and then reinstall the shoe to the bracket. I bought my Valtek
tensioner and master-link-equipped timing chain from Moto International and
they sent a great "help sheet" along with it. Hope this helps!

Charlie

Alan Dunphy <adun-@midmaine.com> wrote:

Hello to the Group,
I am trying to install a new "Valtek" timing chain tensioner with
out removing the engine from the bike. I have the engine and frame blocked
up and the front cover off and the chain exposed.

1st ?......After removing the bolts for the old tensioner can I just leave
them out or must they be replaced and if so do I need to find shorter

bolts?

2nd ?.....The chain appears to be in good shape, but I assume that it must
come off to get the old tensioner out. Is that correct or is there a trick
to getting the old one out?

3rd ?......I used the generator pully flange to hold the crank while
removing the nut that holds it on. I bolted an aluminum bar to the case

and

one of the flange bolts and it held the crank solid. Can I do the same

thing

to get the cam sprocket nut off?

4th ?.....Any special instructions for installing the new tensioner? This

my first "Valtek" chain tensioner.

Thanks for any help I can get.

Alan
'74 Eldorado LAPD Wixomized
MGNOC 4352

Alan R. Dunphy
adun-@midmaine.com
Pittsfield, ME 04967-1426

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Subject: Re: Timing chain tensioner installation!!!!

Author: Alan Dunphy

Date: Jul 27, 2002, 8:54 AM

Post ID: 1710681808

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