APE Manual Cam Chain Tensioners
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Manual Cam Chain Tensioner
Protect your motor from the catastrophic damage of a suddenly loose cam chain
Manual cam chain tensioners prevent the cam chain tensioner from backing off. A tensioner that allows the cam chain to slacken can cause catastrophic engine damage. CNC machined from billet aluminum, then hard anodized, these tensioners look as good as they work.
APE Pro Series Tensioner
APE introduces the Pro Series manual cam chain tensioner. This new tensioner is designed for the racer who frequently adjusts his engine. The easy-access socket head adjuster screw
is perfect for tight spaces. The interior o-ring design ensures that repeated adjustments will not eventually flatten the o-ring against a jam nut. The Pro Series tensioner is anodized gun-metal gray, with stainless steel hardware and a fully machined adjuster bolt. It comes with two 6mm mounting bolts and gasket.
APE manual cam chain tensioners are designed to replace the automatic and hydraulic tensioners on high performance engines. The automatic adjusters can back out when the throttle is closed suddenly at high rpm. This allows the cams to go momentarily out of time, and can result in bent valves and/or serious engine damage. Hydraulic tensioners have a tendency to put too much tension on the chain guide under high rpm/high oil pressure conditions, resulting in premature wear.
Both problems can be eliminated with the installation of the APE manual tensioner. No mater what the engine does, the cam chain tension will remain constant. An APE manual cam chain tensioner is a must for any kind of performance riding.
APE manual tensioners are CNC machined from billet alloy to exact tolerances for perfect fit.