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Title: timing chain guide shoes
Post by: califkid_66 on Wednesday,September 15, 2021, 12:06:46 PM

how do i adjust the guide shoes it says use gauge mot.420 do i just put them close as possible without chain touching  i had no problem with tensioner but guide shoes i really need advice
thanks!

Title: Re: timing chain guide shoes
Post by: TurboFource on Wednesday,September 15, 2021, 12:14:52 PM

Found this -
"The setting up of the guides is done using factory tool Mot.420. As I don't have this special tool what I have done in the past is either use piece of flat steel 0.8mm (0.032" in your money) thick or a feeler gauge."

Here - https://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/index.php?threads/calling-all-807-841-843-engine-enthusiasts.112494/

Title: Re: timing chain guide shoes
Post by: califkid_66 on Wednesday,September 15, 2021, 12:34:01 PM

thanks TurboFource
that’s exactly what i was looking for  thanks again!