Primary chain adj?

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moesterman

Member
I read the post here and still have a few questions, imagine that:

What is considered a worn shoe, needs replaced?

Can the chain be adjusted correctly from the inspection window? If yes, any helpful hints? Is it just the center nylon locking nut and not the upper allen head?

If I need to remove the primary cover to make the chain adjustment should I anticipate having to replace the o-ring gasket and where can I purchase one?

Should I use silicone on the primary cover gasket like the inspection cover?

Thanks for any insight.
 
Five Five

Five Five

Well-Known Member
Its the nylon locking nut for chain adjustment and I re-use the same o- ring gaskets. I prefer to remove the outer primary cover when making the adjustment so I can inspect everything. Silicone I use a little bit on the inspection cover just to hold everything in place
 
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Mr4500dodge

Member
Do you know what the chain tension spec is? Popped my cover of of my 08 pitbull just to check and see and to me it seems a little loose, but I have heard you can wipe a crank out if its too tight?
 
Bowhunter

Bowhunter

Well-Known Member
I will copy the details from my service manual and post it for you.





A service manual is a wonderful thing!
 
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07bigdog

07bigdog

07BIGDOG
I adjust mine through the inspection cover. I push up on the chain with a wide tape measure and use the bottom line of the case of the removed cover for the start point for my measurement. It is better to be on the loose side rather than too tight. Torque is 25 ft.lbs. and 5/8" to 7/8". Mine has a gasket and it can be re-used.
 
JeffM

JeffM

Active Member
Just ordered a hyd unit, sounds like i may be waiting a while.
As long as it is quicker than the WP delivery time was.

I have adjusted many primary chains in my lifetime, various ways and using different deflections and the way it is explained in the manual and the advise from others on here, that methord is best.
If you don't have a manual get one, if you ask nicely one of BDB brotheres may send you a copy.
 
BigMex

BigMex

NMRIDER
I tried a hydraulic unit would not fit in the primary to wide. If they make one that fits I'M in for one.
 
KaptinAmerika

KaptinAmerika

Guru
Hydraulic isn't really the right phrase but that happens to be what they call them. Its just a spring that is tensioned to 35lbs and that keeps the shoe against the chain. It does improve shifting etc
 
francoblay1

francoblay1

The Spaniard
One more thing in my "Wish List"

Curtis, will we get an email when these things become available?

I am after the Battery Cover´s fasteners and this thingy.

Thanks.
 
KaptinAmerika

KaptinAmerika

Guru
If you are a registered customer with Wild Steed Worx, have opted in to the "Newsletter", and provided your email I will be notifying you prior to notifying everyone on the forum.
I will be incredibly busy this week as I am expecting a lot of things to come in.
We are also close to an oil pressure gauge resolution as well.
If you don't know whether you are a newsletter recipient go to Wild Steed Worx, log in to your account, go to the top of the screen, click on "My Account", then click on "Subscribe or unsubscribe from newsletters.". If the box on the left is not checked then click on it then click on "update" on the right.
 
firedog19

firedog19

Active Member
Mine has a check ball valve in the bottom that alows oil to be drawn into a chamber which acts like a shock absorber so the operation of the tensioner is smooth and controled.
 
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