Cam Tension Slipper Intallation

[kMoto]

I pulled my tension slipper out last night just to check the condition. That was the first time I've cracked this motor open. I was just wondering what some of you do to reinstall the tension slipper?


I see there is a special tool called the "push rod tool" that apparently threads into the tensioner rod down below, so that you can pull on it to relieve the pressure on the horseshoe. Has anybody ever used this tool? Or know what the thread size/pitch is on it? Is it even necessary?


I reinstalled mine by just pushing down on the slipper. Of course this required a little bit of force.


Just wondering if there are alternative methods to installing the tension slipper guide?

 

[mtrace535]

I just pushed down on the cup on the end of the horseshoe with a long screwdriver and then tightened the adjuster bolt with the other hand. Im not sure if thats the correct method but it seemed to work on my cl360.

 

[kMoto]

Ahhh, good idea. I just didn't like the idea of forcing the the slipper guide down, then trying to thread the bolts in. Just seemed like a sloppy way of doing it.

 

[mtrace535]

it seems to work ok. im sure PJ or someone on here knows the offical method.