First of all, I would like to thank ALL of the guys on this site that gave me info on the head gasket replacement on my wifes '94 E320. I am just about to start it after I put in the radiator in and hook back up the exhaust pipes to the manafolds. I have been a Diesel man and this is the first gasser I have tore into. MAN.... Alot of stuff to undo and reinstall on that beast!!

I tried to reinstall the cam chain tensioner and it got snug before it would screw all the way in. I then removed it and remembered hearing that it "ratcheted". I then took it apart and re installed the ratcheting plunger from the hex head end. I installed the tensioner body then installed the spring and end cap.

QUESTION... Do I need to preload the tensioner or will the oil pressure do that?
Did I hurt anything by trying to install the tensioner without re setting the plunger?

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.