Okay, preparing to pull the head on my 617 and I have two different manuals saying two different things. The Haynes manual states the timing chain must be supported, like hung from a bungee cord from the ceiling under tension, to keep the chain tight on the crank and IP sprockets when pulling the head and while its off. The MB manual (CD) states to rotate to TDC, pull the cam sprocket and pull the head. No mention of wiring the chain, etc. What to do? Does the MB have "guides" on the IP and crank sprockets that keep the chain from dropping off? I have worked on other engines where the chain must be kept tight but since I am working alone on this with no hoist for the head, just muscle, it would be a lot easier if I can just lay the chain on itself and pull the head. Need input fast on this one please. Thanks, RT

__________________
When all else fails, vote from the rooftops!
84' Mercedes Benz 300D Anthracite/black, 171K
03' Volkswagen Jetta TDI blue/black, 93K
93' Chevrolet C2500HD ExCab 6.5TD, Two-tone blue, 252K