[Fot] TimingChainTensioner

[Dennis DeLap]

AMICI
   
  I am looking for a good timing chain tensioner for my TR4.  
  In the morning session last Saturday at VIR I started getting some lower than normal oil pressure readings.  The Oberg filter reading confirmed that I had what looked like chunks of spring steel in the system.  Sure enough - after exploratory surgery this weekend - I found that the reverse curved end of the chain tensioner had broken off.  You can guess the rest.
   
  Anyway - this was only the third weekend on this engine and the tensioner was new when I put it together last fall.  Pretty sure the tensioner was 'county' from one of the big three.
   
  So - anyone have a source for a better product,  or a good old used one, stainless steel, etc.  
   
  Thanks
  Dennis DeLap