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Hi Ryan , the timing gear marks will possible not mark hundred percent when timing chain is worn much . the tensioner should be inside when you check the valve timing .
To adjust chain tension in the chaincase, loosen the jam nut on the chaincase with a 9/16" wrench a few turns. Then turn the adjustment ***** in with your fingers until it can't be turned by hand anymore. Once that point is reached back the ***** out 1/4 turn and tighten the jam nut. Best of luck, Daniel
You will need to find the timing marks and have the firing specifications to line it up. Most timing marks have the Top Dead Center position marked with a large raised triangle mark. Take out the spark plugs and use a pencil with an eraser to determine (by feel) when the piston raises all the way up the cylinder... this is the TDC position. Line up the chain so that the TDC triangle corresponds to the actual piston travel inside the cylinder. Once you have them aligned, dial back the timing the few degrees specified in the manual. Put the plugs back in and fire it up. It it sounds "off" then repeat the process, something wasn't aligned correctly.
Take the spark plug(s) out and bring the top of a piston all the way up to Top Dead Center (TDC) using a pencil, eraser inwards to feel the piston top come up to its maximum travel. The timing chain needs to be aligned to the triangle mark indicator to match the piston position. Then adjust the timing advance according to the mfr's specs.
IF you are very accomplished mechanically, you can do this. Buy a factory service manual. Read it, read it again...then determine if you are able... if you drop it while it is separated... dealership time!!
My first check would be the condition of the chain and sprockets. Check to make sure all of the teeth are still ok and if the tension of the chain is correct and that it is well lubed.
If the noise is more pronounced from the rear and chain and sprockets are ok, it could be the differential that has either failed bearings or damaged gears.
Hi Matt only help I can give is look along top & bottom of chain for a tensioner it will be a round rubber wheel. If you cant find a tensioner it will more than likely you need to cut the chain down. If your not sure how to let me know & i'll let you know how. Also DO NOT USE IT while chain is loose as if you do & chain comes off you can crack engine case which then means a new engine
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