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CB500K2 four 1975 timing chain tensioner fitment

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martin_uk:
Continuing the engine reassembly find pressure needs to be applied to top of tensioner to fit top bolt through head.

Is this normal ?

I didnt notice a locator in crank case for bottom of tensioner and concerned that may have missed.

Now difficult to see with barrels and head fitted.

Can you remove and refit tensioner without removing head? (camshaft not fitted)

Thanks

Martin

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Can you look up from the sump end?

Oddjob:
Remove sump and you can see if it's in the slot. Sounds like it's not. A lot of tensioners get bent due to misfitting, most get damaged by the primary chain which runs right by the side of it when this happens.

martin_uk:
Thanks guys will check

martin_uk:
Good shout, sump off and bottom of tensioner out of recess.

Even with tensioner compressed not able to angle in enough as up against inside of head.

Will try again tomorrow, but suspect head may need to come off to get correct angle unless anyone has a special technique?

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