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Figoulu

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for those who like to practice mechanic in french :)
« on: November 05, 2022, 10:41:23 »
Here is my contribution to timing chain issues...

https://youtu.be/QibORx7C6y4
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Re: for those who like to practice mechanic in french :)
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2022, 10:47:17 »
How often should be the chain replaced ?
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Re: for those who like to practice mechanic in french :)
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2022, 10:57:00 »
How often should be the chain replaced ?

everytime you:
- think about it
- have no clue about when it has been done
- see as I saw a dramatic / dangerous mistiming of the chain...

Mine was 1cm longer than the new one (see in the vid) and my clock shows 49,000 kms (put 1 or 2 before...)

Apparently the combo chain + chain tensioner can last for a while but the (reasonnable) price speaks itself to change it
1965 230 SL
1991 Porsche 911/964 carrera 2
1990 Porsche 911/964 carrera 4 SOLD
2020 Harley Davidson Fatboy
2018 Harley Davidson Street Bob SOLD
2003 Harley Davidson Road King Classic SOLD
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Re: for those who like to practice mechanic in french :)
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2022, 12:56:27 »
Bien joue et montrer, chapeau!
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Re: for those who like to practice mechanic in french :)
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2022, 00:00:00 »
Bien joue et montrer, chapeau!
...WRe
Merci beaucoup  ;D
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2020 Harley Davidson Fatboy
2018 Harley Davidson Street Bob SOLD
2003 Harley Davidson Road King Classic SOLD
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Re: for those who like to practice mechanic in french :)
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2022, 12:06:59 »
The chain itself is quite cheap but the tensioner and the guide rails cost a lot . Did you buy the guide rails made by mastic or metal ?
Any symptoms of a bad chain ?
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Re: for those who like to practice mechanic in french :)
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2022, 17:35:20 »
The chain itself is quite cheap but the tensioner and the guide rails cost a lot . Did you buy the guide rails made by mastic or metal ?
Any symptoms of a bad chain ?

As far as I understood you can’t really change the guides without really envisaging big works as an overhaul but maybe I’m wrong. Anyway I replaced what appears logical and « easy » even if it’s not a good criteria

Engine was running extremely bad and timing was wrong by far. So replacing chain and tensioner appeared as a must and minimum. I shall have also probably changed the camshaft gear as it also appears worn (see in the vid…)
1965 230 SL
1991 Porsche 911/964 carrera 2
1990 Porsche 911/964 carrera 4 SOLD
2020 Harley Davidson Fatboy
2018 Harley Davidson Street Bob SOLD
2003 Harley Davidson Road King Classic SOLD
2017 Harley Davidson softail Slim SOLD
2008 Harley Davidson Softail Fatboy SOLD

My youtube channel #lfgdf