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sounds like the 26 is it..sorry to beat a dead horse, but, any tips on the special tools like the camchain tensioner unloader(can i make something)...i have access to a press for the bearings and i've seen the inner cam brg tool used for around $70..after that i think i'm set fot the task...
thanks in advance for all the advice..great forum. i'm sure , I'LL BE BACK!!
 
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sounds like the 26 is it..sorry to beat a dead horse, but, any tips on the special tools like the camchain tensioner unloader(can i make something)...i have access to a press for the bearings and i've seen the inner cam brg tool used for around $70..after that i think i'm set fot the task...thanks in advance for all the advice..great forum. i'm sure , I'LL BE BACK!!
You can unload the cam chain tensioner with small vice grips and drop a nail in the retainer hole; the springs are strong.
 
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You have received a lot of good info from the previous posters!
 
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Yep, all set!
 
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