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Cam tensioner problems

Started by davey1, July 03, 2013, 03:45:48 PM

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davey1

Hope someone can help.Just put the head back on my sons FJ1200 after renewing rubber seals between head and barrel.All gone back ok cams are timed up ok but having a problem with tensioner assemblyWhen i put the tensioner body into the head it seens to make contact with the rear cam chain guide,is that correct?Hence when i put tensioner rod assembly in its impossible to screw the cap bolt on due to needing so much pressure to compress the spring assembly.Am i setting the tensioner rod incorrect as it seems to have to be in its shortest position[ prior to assembly]to be the the correct spec length.Hope this makes sense!

Pat Conlon

Check down in the General Maintenance Files for a post entitled
Cam Chain Tensioner Installation 101.

See if that helps.  Pat
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.
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Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3