Small block Timing Chain tensioneer help?
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11/15/17 01:29 AM
11/15/17 01:29 AM
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PAULS_340
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Does a tensioner have any drawbacks?
Still looking for LM29H1B415501, '71 Demon 340
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Re: Small block Timing Chain tensioneer help?
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11/15/17 02:05 PM
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Pretty sure a tensioner on a rollmaster timing set was belt and suspenders thinking.
Factory used them for a reason, almost no one here, myself included, is using it for the same reason. I am using one because it has been my experience that today's timing chains go slack too fast. tired of timing chain replacements on a yearly interval.
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Re: Small block Timing Chain tensioneer help?
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11/15/17 04:13 PM
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I understand, I'm doing similar but running an Edelbrock timing set, had great luck with those over the years.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.
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Re: Small block Timing Chain tensioneer help?
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11/16/17 04:22 PM
11/16/17 04:22 PM
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I ran one when I still had a 360. You could certainly feel the difference in the chain tension after installing it. Took it apart after 20k for a leak and it was still as tight as the day I installed it.
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