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1. [Healeys] 100 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner (score: 1)
Author: Marvin James <britcrs@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:26:09 -0700
When I tore my engine down, it did not have the "Rubber Band" chain tensioner installed. I'm building it back up now and would like the group wisdom on the need for the tensioner. The cam sprocket I'
/html/healeys/2009-08/msg01054.html (6,698 bytes)

2. Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner (score: 1)
Author: John Harper <ah@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:17:07 +0100
In order to keep the chain from rattling then the tensioned ring should be fitted. However there is a downside. Very old or poor quality rubber versions have been known to break up and get into the
/html/healeys/2009-08/msg01056.html (8,089 bytes)

3. Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner (score: 1)
Author: "Mr. Bill" <bn1@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:23:53 -0700
We all have our own experiences and this is the first time mine have ever disagreed with the very knowledgeable John Harper's advice. I would not use the tensioner ring on the cam sprocket. The origi
/html/healeys/2009-08/msg01081.html (10,191 bytes)

4. Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner (score: 1)
Author: "Rod Shepherd" <rodshepherd@optusnet.com.au>
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:47:40 +1000
Re the subject above, at page 63 of "Austin Healey-the story of the big Healeys" by Gaoffrey Healey, he tells that at one stage the rubber tensioner was removed because of engine contamination, the f
/html/healeys/2009-08/msg01082.html (7,702 bytes)

5. Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner (score: 1)
Author: Marvin James <britcrs@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:03:04 -0700
Thanks Rod. That's the quote that I vaguely remembered and was looking for. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net htt
/html/healeys/2009-08/msg01083.html (8,101 bytes)

6. Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner (score: 1)
Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:18:38 +0800
Yes, the distance on the chain is quite short and the motor is understressed from a power perspective so a tensioner won't make a huge amount of difference. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _____________
/html/healeys/2009-08/msg01084.html (8,545 bytes)

7. Re: [Healeys] 100 Engine Timing Chain Tensioner (score: 1)
Author: John Harper <ah@jharper.demon.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:26:46 +0100
Lets keep this in perspective folks There were literally tens of thousands of Austin/BMC petrol (gasoline) engines running around with this tensioner fitted. There were very few problems reported and
/html/healeys/2009-08/msg01092.html (9,308 bytes)


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