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Started by vettman, May 08, 2019, 02:38:54 PM

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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)
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 08, 2019, 04:45:21 PM
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...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

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

Quote from: FJmonkey on May 08, 2019, 05:03:13 PM

Abby Normal would be Young Frankenstein...

"It's pronounced Fraankensteen."
DavidR.

ZOA NOM

Wasn't your hump on the other side?
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

FJ_Hooligan

DavidR.

Pat Conlon

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

So many classic lines in that movie....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

moparman70

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

Flynt

Quote from: moparman70 on May 12, 2019, 04:42:52 PM
SWEET Misery of Life and now I have found you..........

That's "Mystery of life..."

Ovaltine anyone?

Frank
There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...