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Cam tensioner fitted wrongly?

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Trigger:
Looks a little high but, i am not with it to put my finger on it. I would try to locate it at the bottom again and try it with the M6 bolts. The blade needs to flex a bit but, may be because it is new. Is the blade a OEM or repro?
Put the cap and the 2 bolts on it. The bolts are 16mm long and you should be able to get at least 6mm of the bolt in before any presure is needed. You will not snap the blade but, could pull the thread.

Drew400:
Thanks again.

The blade is a repro from DS. I'll take it out, compare it to the old one (maybe try popping that one in too to see how they compare). I have no doubt I'll be able to locate the bolts, I just didn't fancy pressing down too hard to do so.

Job for the weekend, probably.

Cheers, D.

Clem2112:
Be careful..... The small damper location block that sits in the horseshoe arm can sometimes pull out when the tension blade is withdrawn !.....
Usually a snug fit but worth watching as the blade is lifted out.

Drew400:
Gotcha, ta, D.

Lynx:
Hi Drew,

That really does not look right. No force should be needed to position it right. Looks like you forgot to lock back the tensioner plunger with the locking bolt before assembling the crankcases  :-\.

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