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Old 07-16-2007, 12:29 AM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by ford390gashog View Post
I tried the coat ahnger but still can't find it. Shucks! How easy is it to remove the chain tensioner? that would give me more room.
Forget the coat hanger.

Go and buy a telescoping "claw". It's a length of spring wire with a central core that moves forward and back with a plunger at the top and a "claw" at the bottom. You find the washer with a strong light and snag it with the claw. Don't loosen the chain..........the washer is sitting right on top of the chain about 1/2 way down.

There is no timing chain cover on this engine. Everything is done via the opening at the top of the block and head.
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