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Cam Chain Adjustment?

R

rockitdoc

Husqvarna
C Class
I know this has probably been covered somewhere, but after reading two dozen threads, I can't find a comprehensive description. Does anyone know of one?

Thanks,

S
 
jerbear610;121159 said:
It's self adjusting. Are you inquiring about a manual cam chain tensioner?
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I've got an '09 TE610.. It's self-adjusting? I keep reading about adjusters that folks are adjusting with seven or eight or ten clicks...? Are these earlier devices or aftermarket mods?

Thanks,

S
 
these are auto adjusting stock CCTs that seem to adjust too aggressively, maybe the spring is too strong... resulting in a tighter tension than required. so people pull them out and reset the tension periodically. A too tight cam chain contacts the reed valve guide and starts to rub against it.
 
sasrocks;121246 said:
these are auto adjusting stock CCTs that seem to adjust too aggressively, maybe the spring is too strong... resulting in a tighter tension than required. so people pull them out and reset the tension periodically. A too tight cam chain contacts the reed valve guide and starts to rub against it.
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How does one pull it out and adjust it?
 
It adjusts automatically, all you need to do is check it. I check mine every other oil change. The adjuster is on the left side of the engine down toward the bottom back side of the cylinder. You have to look behind the exhaust pipes. I pull my exhaust when I check mine, but some don't. To check it pull the center bolt first, but be careful there is a spring behind it. Once the spring is out pull the bolts on either side of the adjuster and the the adjuster will slide out. Just count the clicks. Once it gets to 9 or 10 clicks its time to change the cam chain. I'm sure there are some pics on here somewhere.
 
its much easier to do if you remove the can and mid pipe. count the ridges, reset the adjuster and it will go back out to the 'correct' tension when you re install the spring.
 
sasrocks;121285 said:
its much easier to do if you remove the can and mid pipe. count the ridges, reset the adjuster and it will go back out to the 'correct' tension when you re install the spring.
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I agree. That's what I did. Now, how do you get the springs back on that keep the midpipe connected to the header?

No Incredible Hulk in sight!

Tried vise grips. Don't fit. Tried leverage with screwdriver. Help!
 
Please post your experience with this one. I have a cotter key extractor that I've used on other exhaust springs, but the 610 has much less room around the springs, so not sure if that would fit in there.
 
denny;121398 said:
Please post your experience with this one. I have a cotter key extractor that I've used on other exhaust springs, but the 610 has much less room around the springs, so not sure if that would fit in there.
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Will do. I ordered the Moose tool and I'll go to Sears to get the other one.
 
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