Champion750
XS650 Addict
I'm ready to put a set of cases together and I have a new cam chain to install. The new chain is endless and came with a master link. Therefore I must break the new chain and install the master link in order to install the chain in the engine. All because of that stinking "Cam Chain Tensioner Arm Assembly" (see pic).
So my question is, what's the most common way of breaking the chain and what recommendations does anyone have for peening the pins on the master link?
I don't have a chain breaker for a chain that small so I guess just grind off the heads of two pins and tap out the pins with a punch to break the chain???
Then should I use a pointed punch to peen the pins on the master link or a flat headed punch?.
I feel it's really important to get this right.
Thanks for any help,
Robert
So my question is, what's the most common way of breaking the chain and what recommendations does anyone have for peening the pins on the master link?
I don't have a chain breaker for a chain that small so I guess just grind off the heads of two pins and tap out the pins with a punch to break the chain???
Then should I use a pointed punch to peen the pins on the master link or a flat headed punch?.
I feel it's really important to get this right.
Thanks for any help,
Robert