[Spridgets] Dumb Question

[Peter C]

The rubber rings were/are a tensioner, just kind of snugging things 
up a bit. The replacement sprockets do not have provision for them. 
One could argue their efficacy, and many folks removed them from the 
sprockets that could take them.

Peter C.


At 09:23 AM 12/10/2007, Norm wrote:

>I've rebuilt a number of engines over the years, including a 948.  BUT...
>I'm about to replace the timing gears & chain on one of mine & I see the cam
>gear comes with rubber "tensioner rings."  I don't see any way to mount
>these rings on the new cam gear & the previous gear certainly doesn't have
>any.  Anyone able to tell me what the story is on these?
>
>Thanks in advance for your help.
>
>Norm Sippel
>'59 Turner