Hi Adrian
Are you testing fore and aft, i.e. along the line of the crank, or left and
right , i.e. across the engine?
You should be testing fore and aft, in the direction that the chain is NOT
supposed to flex.
This just reminded me of those tin toy snakes that you used to get, getting
one of those to stay out straight is reminiscent of testing a chain not
installed on an engine!
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adrian Jones"
Subject: [TR] Timing chain - update!
> OK folks,
> Also, I'm having difficulty understanding Haynes when it comes to
> assessing if the chain is too worn: "putting a straight edge across the
> sprockets and if the maximum gap between the straight edge and the chain
> exceeds 0.4 inch when the chain is pulled away from the straight edge the
> chain must be renewed".
>
> If I push the chain (on the tight side of the sprocket - right hand side)
> inwards, the gap is approx 7/16 to 1/2". Is this what they are on about?.
>
> A new chain only costs $10 but I'm somewhat reluctant to pull off the cogs
> to install the chain- I know I will get the timing totally screwed up.
>
> Any advice much appreciated as usual! Adrian TS 58324
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