Thanks to all who have posted and responded to cam tensioner. They were helpful, but I wasn't able to locate info on this.
Without the spring and copper/brass/rubber washer, how long will the tensioner rod protrude past the adjusting bolt?
See my image. The rod is nearly flush without the guts. My brass washer is thick.
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I picked up a 72/73 X2 XS650 recently. It had a fresh top end from a shop. Unfortunately it has a base and possible head gasket weep. I've tried retorquing the studs and will see if that helps.
Regardless, there is a loud clanging (similar to piston slap) when running. It's not valve noise and I am investigating if it's cam chain related.
It has a B style tensioner and seems no matter how tight it still clangs. I know this differs from the subject of the thread, really all I'm interested in is the plunger distance. I may tear down and inspect in a few months.
Thanks
Without the spring and copper/brass/rubber washer, how long will the tensioner rod protrude past the adjusting bolt?
See my image. The rod is nearly flush without the guts. My brass washer is thick.
Full story
I picked up a 72/73 X2 XS650 recently. It had a fresh top end from a shop. Unfortunately it has a base and possible head gasket weep. I've tried retorquing the studs and will see if that helps.
Regardless, there is a loud clanging (similar to piston slap) when running. It's not valve noise and I am investigating if it's cam chain related.
It has a B style tensioner and seems no matter how tight it still clangs. I know this differs from the subject of the thread, really all I'm interested in is the plunger distance. I may tear down and inspect in a few months.
Thanks