Tight timing chain removal
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Hartford, AL
Tight timing chain removal
I recently built a new motor and changed my mind on cam selection due to change of plans for motor. I have a brand new FMS double roller timing chain. This chain is super tight and has almost zero play. I have removed the cam sprocket bolt and have tried to slide the sprocket off the cam but it tightens up before coming off the cam, I think because the chain has almost zero slack. The bottom crank cog will not budge by hand. Anyone have any tricks or ideas?
Laughing Gas
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Try a large screwdriver behind the crank gear to gently wedge it forward and then try to
remove the cam gear. You may have to move it a couple of times to get it where the
cam gear will come off.
remove the cam gear. You may have to move it a couple of times to get it where the
cam gear will come off.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Hartford, AL
When it doesn't budge....
Use Bigger Bar X More Force = Sprocket Moves
Once it broke I could remove by hand....just didn't remember it being that difficult before.
Thanks for the help guys!
Use Bigger Bar X More Force = Sprocket Moves
Once it broke I could remove by hand....just didn't remember it being that difficult before.
Thanks for the help guys!
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