Cam Chain Tensioner inspection - in place?

Rocketfrog said:

Hey fellow RocketMen,
I want to inspect the travel on my cam chain tensioner, but I don't necessarily want to remove valve cover etc. Can I just slowly remove the tensioner nut with spring, measure the distance from tensioner to body, and add a spacer (if required)? I know there is a risk of the chain jumping if the camshafts shift or jump, but with the existing tensioner in place, is that likely?

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TURBO200R4 said:

as the chain wears the tension piston moves in to take up the slack and the piston has notches on it to to keep it in its proper place when the spring is removed.
can not remember what the distance would b4 adding spacer to the spring to create more pressure.
i put a 3/8 ball in mine others use a flat piece
of coarse it could gain a lot of clearance if the plastic tensioner would break
hth

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