Howdy All,
The upper timing chain has just started to buzz. The head has never
been off and it has 70k miles so I assume that it is just the usual
chain stretch/gear wear. I have a new set of chains/gears but don't
want to use them until I go through the engine next spring (I hope!)
Didn't I read somewhere (Gordon?) that the upper tensioner can be
shimmed to get a bit more life from the chain? It is only driven
occasionally but I don't want it to commit suicide.
I once knew a fellow who did away with the oil pressure aspect of the
upper tensioner. He drilled a hole in the side of the head and
installed a screw in the tensioner so he could adjust it manually. A
bit extreme I think!
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Best regards,
Fred Schroeder
'70 2000
SRL311-13359
TDROC
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