IMG_0350.JPG 452 hits | 45.76 KB | Posted: 2015-08-13 Tensioner in its collapsed form. Move the chain link gently down and a golf tee or small nail will hold it closed. (Only nail I had)... (Posted in: Timing Chain Tensioner)
Check out this link to see how the head can be changed using this technique if needed. If you put a wedge (GM makes one or you can make one yourself) down between the timing chain to keep the tensioner under pressure when you release the cam gears then you will not need to be concerned about the tensioner.... (Posted in: Timing Chain Tensioner)
IMG_0348.JPG 290 hits | 40.04 KB | Posted: 2015-08-13 Note: It takes very little movement to release the ratchet once you have moved the timing chain away from the tensioner shoe just slightly!... (Posted in: Timing Chain Tensioner)
IMG_0347.JPG 306 hits | 42.8 KB | Posted: 2015-08-13 Ratchet extended showing spring lock moved away. Note how little distance the chain link is moved upward. The link is a press fit and if you move it with tension on the shoe then it will just rotate on the pin.... (Posted in: Timing Chain Tensioner)
IMG_0346.JPG 459 hits | 58.13 KB | Posted: 2015-08-13 Tensioner with shoe as it sits in front cover.... (Posted in: Timing Chain Tensioner)
