[Josdek]

For those of you who have been following me, I know, it's the world's longest engine rebuild

I'm at the point where I put in the chains and guides. I noticed the little spacers are loose on the exhaust side.

I made a video:

They are also a little loose on the intake side but not like that. The sprockets seem to be on correctly (I didn't remove them).

Is that normal? Can't remember, disassembly was a while ago. Thanks!

 

[thaistatos]

normal.
its used to make a slower and smoother contact between chain and gear to improve durability.
centrifugal force will push the sprocket so they get in contact with the chain before it touches the gear.

 

[Josdek]

OK Thanks!

 

[unclemiltie]

Worlds longest engine rebuild.... I like that!

 

[Josdek]

I'm goin' for the record!

 

[bob3000]

I'm goin' for the record!

I have a 1961 3 horsepower Johnson Seahorse outboard motor that I have had in pieces for about ten years...does that count? ?

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