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Mar 3, 2019 | 02:55 PM

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spring cam chain tensioner

I installed a new tensioner secondary inside ( spring type ) on 2002 TC heritage. With the tensioner pad against the chain i find turning the cams by hand is very difficult. should this be this way. ?
I knew there would be some pressure against the chain, but i didnt expect that much.. Should I not be concerned about this. ?

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Mar 3, 2019 | 05:41 PM

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The spring loaded tensioners make a lot of drag and wear quickly. This why Harley went to hydraulic ones. So yes what you fell is correct.

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Mar 3, 2019 | 08:15 PM

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Thanks for your reply......

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