Cam Chain Tensioner Adjuster Pic Needed.

[Chazz of Blades]

Can anyone provide a close up picture of the cam chain tensioner adjusting bolt/nut on an 84 200es?

Took the rubber cap off today to tension it, and saw that previous owners had apparently replaced the 6mm bolt with a 12mm bolt. I'm not sure whats exactly supposed to be there, and the manual's picture is vague. Thanks!

[RubberSalt]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-HONDA-ATC200ES-BIG-RED-ATC-TIMING-CHAIN-TENSIONER-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d2d2bd381QQitemZ40018 9805441QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

You can zoom in and look at that 1 if it helps

[MonroeMike]

Another.
http://www.xtremeusa.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=117162&category=ATVs&make=HONDA&year=1984&fveh=2798

[Chazz of Blades]

Ouch, thats a big difference.

I know you aren't supposed to allow the bolt to turn when adjusting, and while attempting to adjust, after soaking in PO, I can't turn the nut without the bolt trying to move, and thats with a wrench holding the bolt. I'll take a pic tomorrow to post.

[MonroeMike]

There's no need to hold the 6mm bolt with a wrench. It's gonna turn with the adjusting bolt, it's threaded in there tight. Hate to see you strip it or snap it off.

[Chazz of Blades]

Ah, thats exactly what I was hoping, thanks.

The manual is a bit confusing on the topic, saying not to loosen the bolt while adjusting, but turning the nut. Thanks Monroe!

[MonroeMike]

Afterthought - The 6mm bolt is removed separately, to stick a screwdriver in there, when you need slack in the cam chain. Page 6-15 of the manual (not sure how deep you've been in the engine, you may already know this).

[Chazz of Blades]

I've never split the case on it, or had it apart at all actually.