Who has adjusted their chain?

[Lord Popgun]

The nut is 32mm (I had to order one too) and the bolt head (axle shaft head?) on the other side is 27mm.

ferret has a write up on this in the how-to section about doing the 600 mile service.

[PowderToastMan_imp]

Thank you!
I got a heavy duty 32mm socket at Harbor Freight, but didn't get 27, maybe I should have grabbed one.

Do I need to loosen the left nut, the right one, or both? (Ferret's write up and the manual don't clearly say...)

If I need to do the right one (that's the 32), then the muffler is in the way! My torque wrench and socket don't fit.

[the Ferret]

You just need to loosen/ tighten the 32 mm, and then use an 8 mm socket, or box end on the adjusters themselves. My 32 mm socket and torque wrench fit in here, but the back of the head of the torque wrench lightly touches the bottom of the exhaust pipe.

[PowderToastMan_imp]

OK, thank you!
I will see if Pep Boys has a shallower 32mm socket.
The one I found at harbor freight was kind of deep. If I can get a shallower one it might fit. I don't want to take off the exhaust if I don't have to, though I don't imagine that's a very tricky thing to do anyway.

[Randy B]

Come over tomorrow....I have tools.

[Rolls_imp]

This set of Craftsman 1/2" sockets contains a 27mm and 32mm for $29.74 online w/free in-store pickup. They're 12pt., not 6pt., but they're shallow enough to fit behind the exhaust and they're easy-read, fwiw.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-pc-metr...ockType=G8

You can also get just the 32 and 27 for about $17.

Hope it helps,

Rolls

[veech_imp]

This set of Craftsman 1/2" sockets contains a 27mm and 32mm for $29.74 online w/free in-store pickup. They're 12pt., not 6pt., but they're shallow enough to fit behind the exhaust and they're easy-read, fwiw.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-pc-metr...ockType=G8

You can also get just the 32 and 27 for about $17.

Hope it helps,

Rolls

Those are the same ones I use and they fit without removing the muffler, even with an 1/2"-3/8" adapter on a torque wrench. I have both the 32 & 27, but was able to tighten just fine without using the 27 as ferret mentioned. (83 ft/lbs is the spec.)

Sounds like the one you got at Harbor Freight might be an impact socket, which tend to be deeper.

[Rolls_imp]

Bargain Torque Wrench (for those so inclined)

If you don't own a 1/2 in clicker-type torque wrench, you might use chain adjustment on your new CB11 as an excuse to finally get one. If you can afford 2 bills for a beautiful Snap On, by all means get one. But if you've ever wondered if you could get one that's pretty functional and sturdy for super cheap, read on to see my findings...

Sears sells one under the Craftsman name for 80-90 clams that once in a blue moon goes on sale for 1/2 price. The reviews on this wrench are split - many have good experience, but many have a plastic bit break, sometimes repeatedly after getting a warranty replacement.

Many auto retail outlets, like Pep Boys, sell ones that are re-branded for $30-60. Often the part # is M200DB. That turns out to be a re-branded Wilmar M200DB. You can research it and buy it on [url=http://www.amazon.com/Wilmar-M200DB-2-Inch-Torque-Wrench/dp/B0002KNX20/ref=lp_559968_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1378138876&sr=1-8]Amazon for $30.57 any day of the week. Free shipping and eligible for Prime, too.

Read the many reviews and you'll get an idea that it is not a Snap On equivalent in build or accuracy, but that it is sturdy and functional. If you come to the conclusion that for $30 to your door is a a safe gamble on a 1/2 in. clicker, then do what I did next.

Go to JEGS (or you can find [url=http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Products-M200DB-Torque-Wrench/dp/B00CO6PYNQ]JEGS selling it on Amazon, too), and you can buy [url=http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/M200DB/10002/-1]their version of it (notice JEGS uses part no. M200DB, which is the tell that this is the Wilmar already researched) for $14.99 with free shipping.

Don't expect a $250 torque wrench for 15 bucks delivered, but I am finding this bargain basement unit to be perfectly serviceable. Coupled with the Craftsman 32mm 12 pt. socket, it fits just fine in the space available with the factory exhaust pipe when adjusting your chain.

[veech_imp]

I bought the Craftsman one about 15 years ago and it is holding up fine, although I only use it lightly. I also always unwind all the tension from the wrench when putting it away and never store it 'dialed-in.'

[Deanohh_imp]

I always have to remind my kid to store his at the lowest setting so they will stay as accurate as possible.