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Tim Nageli
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Username: Tnageli
Post Number: 3
Registered: 09-2005
Posted From: 65.207.252.241
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 09:55 am: | 
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I have a 93 Max II. I have a left rear chain that is really loose. It doesn't seem like it is quite loose enough to remove a link. I adjusted the tensioner down on the top, but it seems worn and doesn't look like it will do the job. Is there any other way of adjusting the slop out of this chain? Thanks. |
Jerry R. Nuss
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Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 96
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 70.106.204.210
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 12:28 pm: |
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Replace that chain. Removing links will only end up destroying sprokets. |
Fred Sowerwine, Montana's Max dealer
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Username: Fred4dot
Post Number: 89
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 216.166.168.53
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 02:56 pm: |
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Tim, I agree with Jerry, don't remove links. Before you change your chain, though, check your adjuster. If there is gunk between the two metal plates, clean it out well with a knife blade and then brake cleaner. Make sure it holds in all positions - if not, you will need a new adjuster. You can take it out and file the edges, but the new adjusters fit better longer. With a '93, it is probably time to be changing chains and adjusters. |
Tim Nageli
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Username: Tnageli
Post Number: 4
Registered: 09-2005
Posted From: 65.207.252.179
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 10:18 am: |
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When I bought this a few months ago, the guy said he had just replaced the chains. All the other chains are tight. Do you think he put the wrong size on?
My adjuster is on the top part of the chain and has what looks like a flat piece of plastic that just pushes against the chain. I don't think I have two metal plates? Thanks for the help. |
Tim Nageli
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Username: Tnageli
Post Number: 5
Registered: 09-2005
Posted From: 65.207.252.195
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 10:31 am: |
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I just saw on Richard's parts that he has newer style chain adjusters with a nylon roller. I am going to try one of these. Should this solve my problem? |
Jerry R. Nuss
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Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 101
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 70.106.197.221
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:08 am: |
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You could remove both chains (the ones that mirror each other) and lay them out side by side on a hard surface and pull each chain tight to it's full length. Then count the links. If they have the same number of links but one is longer then the long chain is worn out and needs to be replaced. Look at the tensioners on the machine. If they are in comparable condition but one chain is longer then the problem is chain stretch (wear). If the tensioner doesn't move freely or has junk built up on it then that may be the problem. Lastly don't believe everything someone says about doing repair and upkeep. Maybe some chains were replaced or maybe one was cut wrong or a bunch of other problems. It won't hurt any thing to remove the chains give them a cleaning and comparision. Then you will have a better idea of what is going on. No one on the forum can say that a swap in tensioners will fix your problem without knowing the actual condition of the other parts. |
Fred Sowerwine, Montana's Max dealer
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Username: Fred4dot
Post Number: 90
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 216.166.168.53
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 11:20 am: |
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Tim, your adjuster is bolted on with four bolts. One metal plate is anchored by the bolts. The plastic (actually nylon) is fastened to the other metal plate. Each plate has a series of groves that hold the plate with the nylon in place as it moves up or down to adjust tension. The two plates are held together by the tension of a spring. The spring can break allowing the moveable plate not to be held in position or gunk can hold the plates apart enough that the groves don't mesh and the adjuster doesn't stay in place. It is best to work on the adjuster out of the machine.
I have never used Richard's adjusters, but I'm sure they will work just fine. |
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