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Manual cam chain tensioner problem

Fjbj40

Fjbj40

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I have a manual cam chain tensioner, the package said GS 1000, 1100, 1150 on it. It is a Suncoast part.

I purchased it for my 83 1100 ESD. When I put it in it is not long enough to tighten the chain. So I put the auto adjuster back in. The engine has 90,000 km on it and the chain measured as per the factory manual is barely worn so I did not change it.

The engine runs fine but has a top end noise, engine is a fresh rebuild. The noise sounds like a sewing machine? Like a tapping noise so I am thinking the rebuilt auto tensioner is not doing its job.

There is also a new rear cam chain slider. The engine has 1150 cams with adjustable gears. 105/107 is where the cams are set.

So as I am writing this I guess there are 2 questions.

Is is it possible the manual adjuster is incorrect?

What could the noise be?
 
FWIW, for some, there is a mystery chain/valve noise that happens to some.....and then it mysteriously goes away. absolutely nothing in the diagnostics showed what it might be. Happened to me.
 
A quick check showed two different stock camchain tensioners for this year/ model. Maybe the manual tensioner works on only one.
As to tapping noise, have you recheck valve clearances in case you got a "false" clearance during last check?
 
That's interesting Tom! May have to look further into this.

The noise is not a normal one, I may have to pull the cams and put the stock ones back in at factory timing just to go through the process of elimination.

I had a look down the cam chain tunnel but could see no problems.

Checked the valve clearances after the first run, they were where I set them, .004". I will check them again however!

She starts instantly and revs very quickly and freely.

Thanks for the replies.
 
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