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corner27 · 01-06-2013, 06:55 PM

On my 83 750, I noticed that there is a bit of oil dripping from the cam tensioner bolt. I tried tightening it, but it feels like its stripped. I would like to try putting a slightly longer bolt in to see if it will grab some good thread. The question I have is, if I take the top tensioner bolt out, will the tension stay in place? I'd hate for it to shift and not be able to align the new bolt up.

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corvin · 01-07-2013, 11:08 AM

Just keep the lower bolt tightened.
About grabbing healthy thread,possibility is low.
But worth to try.

Scrapdog2grand · 01-07-2013, 04:25 PM

I wouldnt go to much longer on the bolt, 2mm tops, even that may be too long.

try adding a little sealant Hondabond HT, or permatex gray around the sealing washer as well.

corner27 · 01-07-2013, 09:07 PM

I took the bolt out today and it apears to be a special bolt. I put some permatex on the bolt and washer, so hoperfully that will seal it enough.

"Captain D" · 01-07-2013, 09:34 PM

Good Luck on this situation...
Let`s Ride!

01-06-2013, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
corner27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 150	Cam chain tensioner bolts On my 83 750, I noticed that there is a bit of oil dripping from the cam tensioner bolt. I tried tightening it, but it feels like its stripped. I would like to try putting a slightly longer bolt in to see if it will grab some good thread. The question I have is, if I take the top tensioner bolt out, will the tension stay in place? I'd hate for it to shift and not be able to align the new bolt up. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ =================== 1983 VT750

01-07-2013, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
corvin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Magyarittabé-Serbia Posts: 117	Just keep the lower bolt tightened. About grabbing healthy thread,possibility is low. But worth to try. __________________ Honda VT 500 C 1983

01-07-2013, 04:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scrapdog2grand Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,455	I wouldnt go to much longer on the bolt, 2mm tops, even that may be too long. try adding a little sealant Hondabond HT, or permatex gray around the sealing washer as well. __________________ 1999 VLX 1998 SA750 2003 SA750 http://www.cycleterminal.com Motorcycle Terminals, Connectors,Relay Kits, Accessories, Wiring diagrams. Site still under construction.

01-07-2013, 09:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
corner27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 150	I took the bolt out today and it apears to be a special bolt. I put some permatex on the bolt and washer, so hoperfully that will seal it enough. __________________ =================== 1983 VT750

01-07-2013, 09:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
"Captain D" Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SW Georgia. Between Americus & Buena Vista - Ellaville and Plains Posts: 3,725	Good Luck on this situation... Let`s Ride! __________________ `98 VT750 A.C.E. Motorcycle Rider Rights Activist www.mrf.org www.MSF-USA.org www.ABATEGA.org ABATE member 36yrs. http://www.ama-cycle.org/ Elect "Motorcycle friendly" government officials ONLY!

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