• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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Replacing Cam Chain Tensioner

jayvlnt

jayvlnt

Husqvarna
A Class
Hey Guys,

Went for a ride today and noticed a slight ticking noise coming from the engine. When i got home i decided to to start it up and give it a good listen and was certain it was the cam chain.
i had never played with a cam chain tensioner on a husky, and assumed it was similar to that of a yamaha, with the screw clockwise release mechanism. When i removed the bolt to my surprise this wasn't the case. So i did a little google search and realised it was a spring held in by the bolt.

And here is the problem

There was no spring, nothing!!!
i have come to the conclusion that the previous owner of the bike must have been smoking crack and just forgot to put the spring in or something odd.

Now i believe that because there is no spring it has not automatically tensioned

So my question is, is it just as simple as removing the two side bolts on the tensioner and pull it out seeing how many clicks out it is, then if needed getting the chain replaced, and replacing it with a new CCT (one that contains a spring)

Thanks J
 
I would go to Halls Cycles website and check the parts catalog. Then you'll be able to see what all is supposed to be there
 
It would have had an OEM ACCT (auto cam chain tentioner from factory). An ACCT will have a sping loaded ratcheting arm that extends outward freely but does not retract.
There was a fad for a while of everyone (aftermarket) replacing ACCTs with MCCTs (manual cam chain tensioners).
Maybe you have a MCCT, and need to adjust once in a while. Or replace with OEM ACCT.

Take some pics if you are unsure.
 
Thanks for the info guys

It was an ACCT and the thread had been stripped so the bolt much have rattled out along with the spring :banana:

Lucky this happened as it caused me to have a look in the engine at the slack on the cam chain. In another shock surprise my slider ( the one that keeps tension on the chain) was no longer between the chain and the tensioner but had moved right up to the top on the engine

not sure if this is because it has snapped at the base or never secured and does in fact move! if this isn't the case, how do i go about fixing it? And is this something that has happened to someone else before
 
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