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Timing Chain.. Does tensioner stay or go??

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by DanStew, Aug 9, 2005.

  1. Aug 9, 2005
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Well i got my new chain today, tonight i will do this part of the install. I have heard stories of plastic teeth and such, is this the tensioner on some motors? The tensioner on mine is actually a nice spring and foot setup that is not cheap at all looking. Do i retain this tensioner or does it go away when i install the edelbrock timing chain? The directions in the box do not indicate anything about a tensioner.
     
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  2. Aug 9, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    With Edelbrock chains its suppose to come off, keep it in a safe place so if you ever need it again.
    The plastic teeth are the timing gears themselves, they are made of aluminum and coated in a type of nylon, there called silent chains, the plastic has a tendency to come off and end up in the oil pan or pump pickup, mine were in good shape other than the chain was stretched pretty good.
     
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    OK. it looks like i didnt have teeth like that , u\i guess the later 4.1L v6 didnt have to deal with that one ;) OK, i will remove the tensioner and install :)

    thanks!!
     
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