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advanced adapters chain clutch adjustment

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by termin8ed, Aug 26, 2015.

  1. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Just wondering how much play you guys have in your chain. I have it set with no play right now and the clutch engages almost all the way at the top. I beleive i have to loosen it a little but that will allow a little slop into the chain. Any advise? Did i miss something when installing?
     
    termin8ed, Aug 26, 2015
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  2. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    As you know there has to be free play so the T/O bearing won't constantly be spinning. I don't know anything about that set up but is there a way to support the chain so the slop won't cause it hang and still tend to engage the T/O bearing?
     
    Glenn, Aug 26, 2015
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  3. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    I just loosened it a little and that helped. Couple more turns and it should be good.
    Just wasnt sure if there was supposed to be play or not on the chain
     
    termin8ed, Aug 26, 2015
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  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    As Glenn says, I think it's irrelevant as long as the TO bearing is off of the clutch fingers. You should be able to feel the fingers contact when depressing the pedal. Typically the pedal has an inch or so of travel before contact.
     
    timgr, Aug 27, 2015
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  5. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Do you have a return spring on the clutch fork?
     
    colojeepguy, Aug 27, 2015
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  6. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Good question, I'm would hope he does of course. If the chain isn't heavy enough to overcome the spring tension it shouldn't be an issue, but is definitely something he needs to verify.
     
    Glenn, Aug 27, 2015
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  7. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    That is a good question indeed...

    Ill have to look later
     
    termin8ed, Aug 27, 2015
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  8. Greevesman

    Greevesman Member

    What engine/transmission do you have? Advanced adapters catalog says it won't work with a stock F134/T90. If you call them they are not sure. I have not been able to get a definitive answer from anyone.
     
    Greevesman, Aug 27, 2015
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  9. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Its for the stock dauntless and t14
     
    termin8ed, Aug 27, 2015
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  10. jhuey

    jhuey Michigan Jeeper!

    Just set as everyone says, I run mine about an inch of travel. You don't want the chain to pull in when you start twisting the frame while off road.
     
    jhuey, Aug 27, 2015
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  11. truckee4x4

    truckee4x4 Grant Kaye 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Bumping this old thread to ask about the alignment of the AA chain before I drill and bolt it to the frame.

    Should the two lengths of chain (pedal to sprocket and sprocket to TO fork) be co-planar? The way it looks to mount to the frame rail as manufactured would have the lengths of chain from the sprocket to TO in a different plane from the sprocket housing.

    The install directions suggest that the mount plate can be bent further, which would drop the housing below the frame rail and make the two lengths of chain coplanar - is this necessary?

    Top view:
    706F989B-17B0-4220-B9CC-CA621232937E.jpeg

    Side view shooting how the housing sits above the frame rail:
    C8D2E77E-89C0-47FE-A2E7-8E038EF4AE16.jpeg
     
    Last edited: Jun 4, 2021
    truckee4x4, Jun 4, 2021
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  12. boopiejones

    boopiejones I can’t drive 55

    45D52A6A-2568-4DDE-9D92-1EF1C9CE655D.jpeg The angle of my chain looks similar to yours and it works great. I did not make any changes to the bend of the bracket supplied in the kit.

     
    boopiejones, Jun 4, 2021
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  13. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    X2

    Been awhile since i looked at mine but dont think it was perfectly parallel with each other
     
    termin8ed, Jun 7, 2021
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  14. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    Mine is same way as your pictures and it works perfect.
     
    Muzikp, Jun 7, 2021
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