Cam chain tensioner extenders installed!!

phred · 02-19-2010, 06:24 PM

I just finished installing the extenders on my cam chain tensioners. I was a bit nervous, but it was a pretty straight forward job, thanks to all of the great info on here and gadgets site.

Once it was all back together, I was a bit nervous to fire it up the first time, afraid that if I had done something wrong, it might be the end of my motor, but she fired right up, and ran perfectly.

Thanks again to to Gadget and Chuckster, and everyone on this board who is so helpful.

**coacha** · 02-19-2010, 06:44 PM

Good job phred. Now, you wanna do another one? I am deathly afraid to do mine. I am afraid mine will blow up or something.

duneseven · 02-19-2010, 07:16 PM

Nice job phred. I would be a little nervous if I had done one too. hell if I did it I would be real nervous

lomax · 02-19-2010, 09:04 PM

...Atta' boy phred. Nothin' to it. I just finished doing mine today. I still had 3 clicks left on each one but now its done and I don't have to think about them anymore! :)

trosco · 02-19-2010, 09:15 PM

CoachA; bring the smore-mobile up here and we can do your extenders at my place. I would be glad to help you.

My bikes got 27K on it so will probably need to do mine with in the year. I sure would like to do a practice run thru on yours before I have to do mine. :-/

Just kidding bud. ;) Actually will probably do mine in summer. Because I have all theLH intake and crossover tube removed looks to be pretty easy for me. If you want to "observe" you are welcome. Just needs to be above 70 before I tackle it.

**Jared** · 02-19-2010, 11:11 PM

Glad to hear it wasn't too bad of a job.

**coacha** · 02-19-2010, 11:13 PM

Above 70? That might not happen around here till about July at this rate. I may just take you up on that Ross. I have the extenders here and Chuckster wanted me to fly him down in my personal jet but fuel prices are too high right now so the Lear is parked for awhile.

phred · 02-19-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lomax

...Atta' boy phred. Nothin' to it. I just finished doing mine today. I still had 3 clicks left on each one but now its done and I don't have to think about them anymore! :)

Yeah, mine were both at the end of their travel, I've just been waiting for a warmer day to tackle the job. Like you said, now its done, and I don't have to worry about them any more.

**Cajunrider** · 02-19-2010, 11:38 PM

Seeing how the dealer doesn't install extenders, do they replace the chains covered with extended warranty when the tensioners are fully extended? I think I would prefer installing the extenders myself over them pulling my engine. I'd bet that the 4 yrs of extended warranty would be void if a problem developed related to the cam chains with extenders installed by the owner. Just thinking ahead.

**Idaho** · 02-20-2010, 12:23 AM

Congrats phred, now, pack your tools and hit the road to take care of the rest of us fraidy cats. You could get rich.

Well, you might make enough for gas money and a burger.

Just do it out of the goodness of your heart and hope for tips.

**ringadingh** · 02-20-2010, 12:26 AM

Here in Canada the extenders are a dealer item. I don't think warranty would be a problem. These motors are next to bulletproof anyways.

cactusjack · 02-20-2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Seeing how the dealer doesn't install extenders, do they replace the chains covered with extended warranty when the tensioners are fully extended? I think I would prefer installing the extenders myself over them pulling my engine. I'd bet that the 4 yrs of extended warranty would be void if a problem developed related to the cam chains with extenders installed by the owner. Just thinking ahead.

I don't know, obviously the cam chains are designed to stretch, or they wouldn't need tensioners in the first place. It might be a maintenance item, not a warranty item.

radco · 02-20-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Here in Canada the extenders are a dealer item. I don't think warranty would be a problem. These motors are next to bulletproof anyways.

Steve do the dealers in Canada install them as well? I have 30 k on mine and the border is real close

Rich

**Idaho** · 02-21-2010, 10:50 AM

Hey phred, I have a question now that you have installed these things. Conventional wisdom seems to hold that our engines get even noisier when the cam chains have slop in them that needs to be taken up with the new extenders. Now that you have installed the extenders do you think your engine has quieted down any?

cactusjack · 02-21-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Idaho (High Plains Drifter)

Hey phred, I have a question now that you have installed these things. Conventional wisdom seems to hold that our engines get even noisier when the cam chains have slop in them that needs to be taken up with the new extenders. Now that you have installed the extenders do you think your engine has quieted down any?

I can tell you mine quieted down considerably after installing cam chain extenders.

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coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Cam chain tensioner extenders installed!! Above 70? That might not happen around here till about July at this rate. I may just take you up on that Ross. I have the extenders here and Chuckster wanted me to fly him down in my personal jet but fuel prices are too high right now so the Lear is parked for awhile. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Cam chain tensioner extenders installed!! Seeing how the dealer doesn't install extenders, do they replace the chains covered with extended warranty when the tensioners are fully extended? I think I would prefer installing the extenders myself over them pulling my engine. I'd bet that the 4 yrs of extended warranty would be void if a problem developed related to the cam chains with extenders installed by the owner. Just thinking ahead. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Cam chain tensioner extenders installed!! Congrats phred, now, pack your tools and hit the road to take care of the rest of us fraidy cats. You could get rich. Well, you might make enough for gas money and a burger. Just do it out of the goodness of your heart and hope for tips. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Cam chain tensioner extenders installed!! Here in Canada the extenders are a dealer item. I don't think warranty would be a problem. These motors are next to bulletproof anyways. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Cam chain tensioner extenders installed!! Hey phred, I have a question now that you have installed these things. Conventional wisdom seems to hold that our engines get even noisier when the cam chains have slop in them that needs to be taken up with the new extenders. Now that you have installed the extenders do you think your engine has quieted down any? __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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