Timing chain

[vettman]

93000 miles re shimmed valve's should i replace oem chain tensioner 1986 fj1200 still runs pretty good,but cam chain is a little lose ? what do yall think. vettman

[Pat Conlon]

Nope, check it for Abby normal wear, if good, properly reset it, use a new oem gasket and call it a day.

(Name that movie)

[FJmonkey]

Nope, check it for Abby normal wear, if good, properly reset it, use a new oem gasket and call it a day.

(Name that movie)

Abby Normal would be Young Frankenstein...

[RPM - Robert]

Remove the center bolt/springs and THEN remove the tensioner (Failing to do this will fully extend the tensioner and give you a false check) . Be careful not to catch the tip when removing it from the engine. You can then see how far it is extended and if the tip is worn. If it is fully extended it would need a new cam chain, as the chain would be stretched further than any I have seen. If the tip is worn replace the tensioner. If neither of those is the case replace the tensioner gasket and re install.

To install the tensioner compress the plunger all the way, install the tensioner into the block with the locking paw down. Once installed in the block, install the springs & center bolt and tighten. Installation complete.

[FJ_Hooligan]

Abby Normal would be Young Frankenstein...

"It's pronounced Fraankensteen."

[ZOA NOM]

Wasn't your hump on the other side?

[FJ_Hooligan]

"What hump?"

[Pat Conlon]

Listen to me very closely......PUT THE CANDLE BACK.....

So many classic lines in that movie....

[moparman70]

SWEET Misery of Life and now I have found you..........

[Flynt]

SWEET Misery of Life and now I have found you..........

That's "Mystery of life..."

Ovaltine anyone?

Frank