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11.22.2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Takedown View Post
Thanks guys, Hey U.S. is your idea related to a spring loaded chain tensioner like this bike shifter.

Yeah, that's about the closest thing I've seen to it. IMO it's a pretty good idea. One of the biggest arguments for using timing chains in 1:1 engines is that they stretch (belts need replaced ever 100k miles though, I don't like that kind of maintenance). I figure a tensioner would be a good way to keep chains running longer but it seems nobody ever uses one. I forgot completely about a bicycle though. If you could make one for your RC, you'd probably never need to re-tension your chain.


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