[Healeys] 100 Timing chain tensioner question

[Carr&Edwards]

Some time ago I posted a question about the necessity of the tensioner, as 
my engine rebuilder found it impossible to get the sprocket on the shaft 
with the tensioner installed.  His opinion was that it wasn't necessary, 
based on his experience with the old 6-cylinder Chevy engine that was the 
basis for the 100 engine, so my engine went together without it.

Since the rest of the car still isn't finished and we haven't test-run the 
engine yet, I can't give any further report-------

Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Lemon" <glemon at neb.rr.com>
To: "Rich Chrysler" <richchrysler at quickclic.net>; "'Bert Van Brande'" 
<bertvanbrande at yahoo.com>; "'List Healey'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 10:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Timing chain tensioner question


>I agree with Rich, although when I took my 100 motor apart I discovered the 
>same thing, tensioner missing, no apparant bad sounds or ill effects, but a 
>new one should make timing more precise, reduce wear on the chain, reduce 
>noise, and last a good long time.
>
> I think there has been an issue with either the new cam sprocket not being 
> machined deep enough or the new tensioners being too thick?  So might 
> check with a Healey specialist who has an idea of what they are selling 
> (vs. the "big box" LBC retailers) when sourcing the parts.
>
> Greg Lemon