I've seen this done with a short piece of conduit, i.e. a shim. Begs
the question, if you have the time to machine the conduit, r&r the
tensioner, why not do the job right? Not that it's recommended, at
least the tie-wrap is quick...
- Bob Mann
Mark wrote:
>
> I'm wondering if it's an experiment. Maybe the tie wrap helps with the
>startup chain rattle. I'd hate to see the results if it came loose and got
>floating around the engine, though.
>
> Michael Landskroner wrote:
> >
> > Some POs as well as COs are too cheap to keep their cars maintained
> > right!!
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Stephan Sochoux [mailto:sochoux@yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 5:25 PM
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: trick or PO sin ?
> >
> > Howdy all,
> >
> > Here's a new one: shimming the upper tensioner with a
> > nylon tie wrap !
> >
> > http://sites.netscape.net/soluxio/shimjob.jpg
> >
> > Stephan
> > '69 2000
> >
> > Do You Yahoo!?
>
> --
>
> "They that can give up essential
> liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor
> safety."
>
> -- Benjamin Franklin
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