Hi all, I bought an 1980 380 SL and found that the engine is badly in need of a new timing chain. Having quite a bit of mechanical experience, including rebuilding an 911SC engine, I read the Peach Tree technical article which seems straight forward and went ahead with the project. The engine was free turning and had good compression when I started. To turn the engine over easier, I took out the tensioner which in retrospect looks like it was a bad a idea. Now,
as I turn over the engine with a wrench, I am getting piston interference even though I put the tensioner back and all 3 timing marks line up. I haven't changed chains yet.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Joe.