cam chain tensioner

Dookbob · #1 PostAuthor: **Dookbob** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:12 pm

could someone tell me the procedure for adjusting the cam chain tensioner on a 1977 Z1000. The one on the back of the block adjacent to the oil pressure switch. I have had mine apart and the plunger is not reacting to the spring pressure, it apears to be fixed in one position. I only took it off to remove the starter motor. The Haynes manual doesn,t give me a clue at all.

z1bman · #2 PostAuthor: **z1bman** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:47 pm

the tensioner is locked in position by the 6mm bolt on the side of the tensioner body to release it undo the 6mm bolt

ADE · #3 PostAuthor: **ADE** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:52 pm

It should have a bolt on the top with a nut.Undo and it should tension then re-tighten.You should be able to get the starter motor out without taking it off.Do not turn the engine over without it in.
Ade

Dookbob · #4 PostAuthor: **Dookbob** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:07 pm

Thanks for that chaps, thats answered my question.

000zeds · #5 PostAuthor: **000zeds** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:23 pm

The tensioner should only be used or removed when engine is set at TDC 1+4 cylinders

ADRIAN H · #6 PostAuthor: **ADRIAN H** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 7:18 pm

twozeds wrote:The tensioner should only be used or removed when engine is set at TDC 1+4 cylinders

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