No timing chain tensioner/guide with a double roller?

Post by **SilverXJ** » July 10th, 2010, 3:42 pm

Hesco says not to run the timing chain tensioner/guide with a double roller. Can't figure out why though. I'm rebating removing the one on mine and removing the slots that hold it to the cover.

Keep or remove?

Post by **bbarrett** » July 11th, 2010, 4:44 am

I kept mine, Running the Cloves double roller chain. I did put in a new rubbing block.

Post by **go4lo** » July 11th, 2010, 5:32 am

I put a new tensioner/guide in with the JP Double Roller set in mine.

Post by **dwg86** » July 11th, 2010, 9:39 am

I'm running a JP double roller with the stock guide. Over 12,000 miles on my stroker.

September 23rd, 2010, 2:29 pm

Have you asked them to see what their reason was for the recommendation? That seems like the best place to start.

Post by **SilverXJ** » September 23rd, 2010, 4:30 pm

They said a) is not needed and b) not enough room. I removed it. I saw no purpose considering it is on the tension side of the chain. I.e. it wouldn't take up slack, just screw with the cam timing. Stupid design IMO.

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