PETER HERTS Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I have decided to put a chain tensioner on my cross flow engine as I would love to get rid of that rattle when decelerating. I have a genuine Ford tensioner and pad albeit a single pad for a duplex chain but no fixings etc. The tensioner will need two bolts 5/16" unc, i have to measure the length but I've no idea about the pad as there seems to be no thread in the main cap. Could this be held on a rollpin or similar?I have spent so much time on the internet to no avail. I'm hoping someone out there will know or have an exploded diagram showing all the parts of the engine.It would be lovely to get the old engine running quieter and then I can hear myself singing joyfully along the country lanes.Thanks. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olgawld Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Hi Peter. I'll send you a PM later. I've got loads of xflow bits in the shed so I'm sure I'll have the parts you need, fixings etc. Just pay for postage. I've had mixed reports though on using a single width pad with a duplex chain. Some people say it's fine, actually preferred over using the double width pad that Burton's etc supply because of their poor quality. But others have said it's not recommended to use the single width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olgawld Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Just had quick look and found two tensioners with bolts if you need anything. The pad is just put on the pin sticking out from the main bearing cap and held in place by the tensioner and then when sump is on, there's no fixing for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkerB-S Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Interesting. I thought the noise was from the transmission. Olgawld, will you send me some information too?Thanks/Anker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger King Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I don't advise a single chain tensioner pad on a duplex chain. It can cause the chain to be twisted when running. Use a duplex tensioner (which I hope Burtons can still supply). It's only the pad that is different, the actual spring mechanism is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETER HERTS Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 Thanks Roger. The only problem is that a double pad has been on order from Burtons for months originally promised the end of this year but again delayed. Not sure for how long. I can report that the engine was originally built by yourself and still going strong after 31 years. That say's a lot about your engineering expertise. Thanks, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Peter,In stock here if it helps:https://www.advancedautomotives.co.uk/tensioner-pad-double-width-ford-xflow--pre-xflow-4655-p.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETER HERTS Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 Thank you. It would really help. I tried to order this on your website but it doesn't show "Add to cart"Any suggestions?Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Thats odd, show it as in stock...Give them a call in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olgawld Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 I don't think they are available from that site. I asked a while back and they said they were still waiting like Burton's. If you find they are though great and let us know. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETER HERTS Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Unfortunately I'm getting no reply from their phone but I suspect you are right. I have put one on order from Burton's and in the meantime I will use a single pad. Hopefully only for a few months. I'll try ringing them again in New Year and let you know if I'm lucky. Happy new year to everyone and thanks for all your replies. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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