I have showing 263,000 but could be more as odometer was not working when I got it. I did not measure stretch a little confused but think I will figure it out. About 2 yrs. Ago my mechanic said my chain was stretched near its limit and that I should replace chain. Questions are
1.Do you have to release tension when rolling new chain in?
2.Can I put new chain in with out replaceing any of the rails?
3.I know it would best to replace spring on tensioner I guess a new spring is all you would need not the whole tensioner.
4.Can you release tensioner w/o taking thermo housing off?
5.What am I looking at max. And min. Parts trying to get stuff together to do job.
I was thinking of just rolling a new chain in and call it a day did, nt really feel like draining a.f.and taking thermo houseing off to get tensioner out.
Is the chain crimping tool available from this site to do job or can I get away with just peening it or maybe try the H.F. chain breaking tool? All thoughts welcome
85 300 SD