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Offline Green550F

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350 cam chain tensioner
« on: July 01, 2008, 07:35:47 PM »
Ok got the broken screw out of the engine, ;D
Cleaned out all the sludge, including the millions of aluniminum flakes! :-[
Check everything as it is going back together... :o
Found the tensioner is not in good shape! the broken cam sprocket bolt apparently ran the chain off center and messed up the rollers and left a wear mark in the roller frame. Can anyone suggest a source for a replacement? I have no intent on racing it, just want it to go back together straight!

Bikebandit.com wants $105 for the tensioner and roller! :o I'd be happy with a good used one!
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Re: 350 cam chain tensioner
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2008, 05:26:15 PM »
I got new rollers and the arm part too for way less than $105 from the Honda dealer.

Maybe $30 or $40 bucks.


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Re: 350 cam chain tensioner
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2008, 06:42:52 PM »
Cool. I'll check my "local" dealer. He's only an hour drive away... :-[
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Offline markjenn

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Re: 350 cam chain tensioner
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2008, 10:42:39 PM »
A frequent problem with this engine is people installing the tensioner upside down.  It will bolt up, but quickly chew itself to death.

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Re: 350 cam chain tensioner
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2008, 11:24:08 AM »
Got the tensioner! I hope to get it installed soon as I fix my septic tank...

#$%* allways runs downhill. Until the pipe plugs...
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