Sebba
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- May 11, 2006
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Looking at the tensioner tool, the first thing that came to mind was using a pair of 90 deg snap ring pliers to get the job done. I can't think of a reason why this would be a bad idea.
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Easy trick to set tension: with the "grenade pin" in the autotensioner, you roll the tensioner pulley until the pin just becomes to feel (or can be turned) loose then tighten up the pulley bolt.
Let it sit for a bit, then do your mandantory six revs on the crank sprocket, then test the pin. If the pin suddenly isn't loose or can be pulled (or turned) easily, gotta do it again.
You want that light tension on the grenade pin to be your guide for this adjustment - this gets the adjuster and pulley both where they need to be.