RE: [TR] TR3 Timing Chain Rattle

["Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>]

> When my tensioner broke, the TR3 truly sounded and ran like an
> out of tune
> TRactor. May not be true for all engines but mine was almost undriveable.

Just a WAG, but I'd guess that meant your timing chain &or sprockets were in
bad shape too.  That would allow the cam & ignition timing to vary more as
the chain whipped around.

Randall


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