Originally Posted by sonny54
I Is a timing chain tensioner worth installing. Small block 340. After installing a new roller chain there is still a slight bit of loose. I,m told that is common on some of the engines built back then. 1969. The tensioners I have seen seem to work best on the regular style chain not the roller. True or not true?. Thanking you in advance.


We tried the chain tensioner with a roller chain and the chain destroyed the tensioner fairly quickly. I think they only work with the stock type chain that has a flat smooth backside.