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Guys, had to pull the primary apart, including the inner primary, to change the transmission lever. The splines worn and the lever was loose.
Any case, after putting everything back together, I picked up a noise when starting. Only lasts for approx 2 seconds and sounds like near the primary chain adjuster and/or compensator.
Did not have a bit of noise before I tore down the primary.
loose adjuster. not aligned correctly. did you forget to tighten the bolt for the adjuster. did you check the alignment of the chain. just my >02 worth
No auto tensioner. Stock nylon shoe. Did check it and is adjusted okay. I think it may be the inner guts of the compensator. Is it a known issue for these compensators to make noise? It's like something in it continues to spin for a second/two after the engine starts.
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