How do you tighten a timing chain?

How do you tighten a timing chain?

Rotate the eccentric to tighten or loosen the timing chain. The timing chain should be loose enough to prevent binding and tight enough to keep from falling off. The chain should move about 1/2″ for the front and 1/4″ for the rear without using force.

How much is a 2000 Polaris 325 Magnum worth?

Values

Suggested List Price Average Retail
Base Price $5,399 $1,355
Options (Change)
Total Price $5,399 $1,355

How do you tighten the chain on a Polaris Outlaw 90?

Drive Chain Slack Adjustment

  1. Loosen the four rear housing mount bolts.
  2. Loosen the chain adjuster lock nut.
  3. Turn the chain adjuster clockwise to 1/4″-1/2″ (6-12 mm) deflection.
  4. Tighten the chain adjuster lock nut to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Hold the adjuster stud securely while.
  5. Tighten the four rear housing mount bolts to 43.

How tight should a four wheeler chain be?

Stack three fingers on top of one another and place them behind the chain slider. With the chain draped across the top of your index finger, it should be taut overall. Anything looser or tighter calls for adjustment.

Can I drive with a stretched timing chain?

It’s probably not immediately “dangerous” to drive with an elongated chain, but if it gets elongated enough, it will lose tension, start to “slap”, and may break the plastic cam chain guides or jump a tooth on one of the sprockets, which may cause catastrophic engine damage.

What years did Polaris make the 325 Magnum?

The Polaris Magnum 325 was a 300-class ATV Polaris launched in response to the industry’s rising utility-rec segment. It featured an automatic drum-shift transmission, rugged styling, and long-travel suspension. This wheeler had a 7-year production run, released in the market from 2000 to 2006.

What oil does a Polaris 325 Magnum take?

2 Quarts of Polaris PS-4 Full Synthetic 4-Cycle Engine Oil.