Can a roller chain tensioner last 10, 000 miles?
I did my roller chain conversion last fall and now have 10,000 mile on them with no problems. I used the Andrews 26 N cams, Harley B lifters and factory new style oil pump and cam support plate along with the S/E adj push rods. I think they are going to take over the gear drive market because of crank runout problems.
How long does a hydraulic cam chain tensioner last?
Getting mine done next week, Kit number 25284-08 on a 2000 flht. have SE203’s and Kit will work fine with those cam’s. Quoted four hours labor plus parts. Does the new hydraulic cam chain tensioner truely significantly outlast the old style?
Can a cam chain tensioner be replaced on a road King?
Just curious for the NEXT time I replace the cam chain tensioner on my 05 Road King Classic. Cheers. Does the new hydraulic cam chain tensioner truely significantly outlast the old style?
How much does it cost to replace a cam tensioner?
The dealer sells a kit to do the replacement which includes the plate, new style oil pump, and hydrulic tensioners. Rather than remove the heads to get the push rods out they suggest adjustable push rods. Total cost estimated at $1400 out the door of the dealer. (includes labor) Click to expand…
I did my roller chain conversion last fall and now have 10,000 mile on them with no problems. I used the Andrews 26 N cams, Harley B lifters and factory new style oil pump and cam support plate along with the S/E adj push rods. I think they are going to take over the gear drive market because of crank runout problems.
The dealer sells a kit to do the replacement which includes the plate, new style oil pump, and hydrulic tensioners. Rather than remove the heads to get the push rods out they suggest adjustable push rods. Total cost estimated at $1400 out the door of the dealer. (includes labor) Click to expand…
Just curious for the NEXT time I replace the cam chain tensioner on my 05 Road King Classic. Cheers. Does the new hydraulic cam chain tensioner truely significantly outlast the old style?
Getting mine done next week, Kit number 25284-08 on a 2000 flht. have SE203’s and Kit will work fine with those cam’s. Quoted four hours labor plus parts. Does the new hydraulic cam chain tensioner truely significantly outlast the old style?