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Old May 31, 2026 | 02:02 PM
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Default Man o war with automatic chain tensioner
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Is there anyone that runs automatic primary chain tensioner with man o war motor sprocket? If so, are there any problems with overtension? When you check the tension, how does it feels, is there any slack before tensioner shoe springs starts to compress? Does anyone uses bump stop?...
 
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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 07:34 AM
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I’ve a MOW with stock tensioner for two years now with no issues.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 04:29 PM
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Same as above, 2 years, stock automatic tensioner. Zero issues.
 
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