M62TU timing chain tensioner - which is best?

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M62TU timing chain tensioner - which is best?

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12-29-2020, 05:52 AM

Squiggy

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Originally Posted by wpoll

I think the spring and/or oil pressure allow for the variation in chain length based on temperature. A fix length pin cannot do this...

If this is true (or if there are other reasons) I wonder if a compromise, such as placing a steel washer or washers at the base of the spring to make it even longer might help. So the spring is still doing some work even after the oil pressure kicks in. Hmm. Kinda wish I had a beater to experiment on!

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