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Originally Posted by Alkraut
John, thanks for the advice!
Does the chain loader eliminate the need to remove the cam followers on the right side? I understand that the reason the MB manual says to remove them is to remove the rotating resistance to avoid slipping a tooth or two. The loader should eliminate slipping, right?
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Well let me put it to you this way. I have never used a chain loader, nor have I removed the cam followers. I have also in the past loaded chains using the starter motor. And the only time I'v done this with two people is when I used the starter motor, without a chain loader. Non of these thing would MB ever advise doing in there manuals for risk of technician screwing up and causing very expensive damage. Unless you have the mind over machine ability to understand whats happening and why as you do these tasks, you better do it the way the book says.
If you are asking me this question, you dont understand the physics of what is going on and you dont want to learn that physics the hard way. I suggest you remove the rockers and spark plugs. And dont even think about using the starter motor. I hope I dont sound rude, I just care
John Roncallo