Tight cam chain

[mick007]

Cam chain (rear) seems very tight with the standard tensioner.I followed all procedures and fitted the Mcct.it nearly wound all the way in with maybe 5mm of thread left.doesnt seem right to me .Any ideas

[Wicky]

Timing should be set correctly in turn for each MCCT - They should be finger tight and then backed out ¼– 1/8 of turn.

If it squeals it's too tight - and if it rattles excessively when warmed up it's too loose.

[tony.mon]

Different makes have different amount of thread showing.
One type has different lengths front and rear. The short one is meant to go in the front, as you can reach the adjuster easier.

[popkat]

Different makes have different amount of thread showing.
One type has different lengths front and rear. The short one is meant to go in the front, as you can reach the adjuster easier.

Surely the long one goes on the front as the water hose makes it difficult to adjust with a short one



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[tony.mon]

Different makes have different amount of thread showing.
One type has different lengths front and rear. The short one is meant to go in the front, as you can reach the adjuster easier.

Surely the long one goes on the front as the water hose makes it difficult to adjust with a short one
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Er, probably, yes. It's a while since I played with a storm now!