09-25-2023, 01:59 AM
Hi Max, thank you for the lessons, and the links to the videos. The Nissan repair is way above my level of expertise. I have two questions concerning the Honda cam chain tensioner, if you can reply to these please:
1. When reassembling a completely disassembled cam chain adjuster assembly, some people recommend adding additional torque to the spring by winding the adjustment screw tighter two, or more, revolutions,. What are your thoughts on this?
2. Some people recommend increasing the diameter of the oil hole in the cam chain tensioner assembly mounting gasket to increase oil flow, and presumably oil pressure, to increase the force the tensioner applies to the cam chain. What are your thoughts on this practice?
Thank you Max, your contributions are an incredible asset to this forum.
Hi Max, can I ask you a question about basic cam chain design operation and design? To compensate for chain and gear tooth wear, and manufacturing tolerances, a cam chain tensioner in used at the aft (non-tension) side of the chain. To compensate for wear, does the cam chain guide at the forward side (tension side) of the chain automatically adjust to maintain exact synchronization between the crankshaft and the cams?
Thank you Max.
1. When reassembling a completely disassembled cam chain adjuster assembly, some people recommend adding additional torque to the spring by winding the adjustment screw tighter two, or more, revolutions,. What are your thoughts on this?
2. Some people recommend increasing the diameter of the oil hole in the cam chain tensioner assembly mounting gasket to increase oil flow, and presumably oil pressure, to increase the force the tensioner applies to the cam chain. What are your thoughts on this practice?
Thank you Max, your contributions are an incredible asset to this forum.
Hi Max, can I ask you a question about basic cam chain design operation and design? To compensate for chain and gear tooth wear, and manufacturing tolerances, a cam chain tensioner in used at the aft (non-tension) side of the chain. To compensate for wear, does the cam chain guide at the forward side (tension side) of the chain automatically adjust to maintain exact synchronization between the crankshaft and the cams?
Thank you Max.