Re: tensioner tension...

[Jim Lehman <jlehman@domain.elided>]

Again, Thanks Fred and to others who were willing and able to answer my 
query.  I'll check to verify the free movement of the tensioner 
plunger.  Although I have no way of knowing whether the tensioner were 
ever replaced, assuming it is original (35 years young!), do you think 
the spring is exerting a comparable amount of force against the 
tensioner sprocket as it once did?

Cheers,  --jim

On Friday, Dec 6, 2002, at 09:57 US/Eastern, alfa-digest wrote:


> Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 08:51:13 -0500
> From: Ferdinando Di Matteo <aroctech@domain.elided>
> Subject: RE: Jim  Lehman's
>
> He asks how much tension should there be on the chain etc.  The Alfa
> engine designers  put in a particular spring which is used to push the
> idler sprocket  out with just enough force.  Remember, that section
> MUSTR be clean and free to move.  To check the tension, press on the
> chain with your palm and it should not move more than a fraction.  To
> check if the idler assembly is free, loosen the adjuster bolt NOT MORE
> than one full turn, then with the cam cover off use s strong wooden rod
> to force the sprocket assembly in and out a couple of times, you'll see
> readily if it moves freely.  Regards, Fred Di Matteo  AROC USA
> Technical Advisor in Florida
Jim Lehman
Burdett, NY
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