I agree with Rich, although when I took my 100 motor apart I discovered the
same thing, tensioner missing, no apparant bad sounds or ill effects, but a
new one should make timing more precise, reduce wear on the chain, reduce
noise, and last a good long time.
I think there has been an issue with either the new cam sprocket not being
machined deep enough or the new tensioners being too thick? So might check
with a Healey specialist who has an idea of what they are selling (vs. the
"big box" LBC retailers) when sourcing the parts.
Greg Lemon
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