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elimn8u_43:
I am wondering what the best way to adjust the chain on a Bandolero is. I just finished putting my car back together and I adjusted the chain with my son in the car. I left about a 1/4" deflection in the chain. When he got out of the car the chain is extremely tight. Is this normal? Should I leave the chain a little looser?

Geoff

fastmantom:
This is pretty normal.  We do the same thing.  The car races with the driver in it, so it shouldn't ever really raise up to the height that tightens the chain too much. 

Have never figured out how come they put springs on the rear of a chain driven car.  lol 

If you start popping chains, or notice excess wear on the gears, just loosen it up a little bit. 

Hope this helps!

justfreaky:
Ran across this info awhile back:

http://www.chopperweb.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17620&highlight=Chain+Tensioner

http://www.renold.com/Products/TransmissionChainSprockets/Roll_Ring.asp?MenuLinkID=614&MenuID=39&gclid=CPjo9aCmvo4CFQ4cHgod2AJv0Q

http://www.pobcoplastics.com/snapidle.htm

There is also the skateboard wheel and spring idea that works pretty well.

Just tossin' out some ideas for you Geoff.
Hope that helps!
If not, PM or email. I'll see what else I have on chain tensioners.

Steve

fastmantom:
That is very interesting.  That O ring would probably be the way to go for a bando.  Nice find!

MegaMang:
That roll ring is brilliant!  Good find Steve.

Mike

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