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[gabe]

 it says a 1/2  inch from bottom of shoe to top of guide plate if this measurement is to loose you will have to  add shims i have 3/4 with no sims which should be good.looking on input on this
tryed the sims its the same 3/4 chain only has 16,000 miles on it
thanks gabe

[TexasBowhunter]

Once you install the shims you then measure from the top of the shims...Is this where you measured from and to?
Mine measured 1/2" with the installation of the M6 and I had 20K on the clock
paul

[gabe]

Once you install the shims you then measure from the top of the shims...Is this where you measured from and to?
Mine measured 1/2" with the installation of the M6 and I had 20K on the clock
paul
[/quote  no it does not say measure from top of shim

[grc]

Gabe, the instruction sheet isn't worded very well.  The 1/2" measurement is from the top of the shim pack to the bottom of the plastic shoe.  When they say top of the guide, what they are talking about is the surface where the bottom of the spring rests.  In other words, if you look at the guide from the side it looks like a "U".  The surface they are talking about is at the bottom of that "U".  Click on the attachment to expand it to full size and look at the red arrows I added.

If Kathy from Hayden sees this thread, perhaps she could convince someone at Hayden to fix those instructions and actually show on the picture where the measurement should be taken.


Jerry

[gabe]

Gabe, the instruction sheet isn't worded very well.  The 1/2" measurement is from the top of the shim pack to the bottom of the plastic shoe.  When they say top of the guide, what they are talking about is the surface where the bottom of the spring rests.  In other words, if you look at the guide from the side it looks like a "U".  The surface they are talking about is at the bottom of that "U".  Click on the attachment to expand it to full size and look at the red arrows I added.

If Kathy from Hayden sees this thread, perhaps she could convince someone at Hayden to fix those instructions and actually show on the picture where the measurement should be taken.

 grc thank you very much i put it back together and rode it i guess on monday i will call them and see if i have to take it apart it rode ok and shift it good but who knows now
Jerry

[JoeSDE]

Thanks for that great photo. Have a new Hayden waiting for some time to put it in. Agree 100% on the need for instruction sheet clarification.     JoeS

[VANAMAL]

Ditto on the instructions. Plus it would be nice to know the torque setting when reinstalling the 2 bolts

[gabe]

 i  took mine apart again to check so it had a 1/2 inch on the bottom so now we all know if you have 3/4 from the bottom of shoe to top of guide plate you should have a 1/2 on the botttom the 2 bolts in mannual torque 15-17 ft lbs  if i remember right i used the  service mannual for torque spec
had to do twice because of bad  instructions of install hope its all worth it

[BillH]

Installed mine the other day - ditto's on the confusing instruction text.  After looking and scratching my head a few times, we figured it out.  Hayden definitely needs to re-word their instructions.

Bill

[Kathy]

Sorry for the misunderstanding. We have indeed corrected our instruction sheet. The measurement is from the bottom of the nylon shoe to where the springs are setting. Whether it be on the guide plate or on a shim. We only sent those instructions in about 100 boxes until we caught it. Sorry again and you can always call our 800 number for clairification on anything. 800-664-6972

[grc]

Sorry for the misunderstanding. We have indeed corrected our instruction sheet. The measurement is from the bottom of the nylon shoe to where the springs are setting. Whether it be on the guide plate or on a shim. We only sent those instructions in about 100 boxes until we caught it. Sorry again and you can always call our 800 number for clairification on anything. 800-664-6972

     Don't forget the online version as well, when I looked a few days ago it was still the old version.


Jerry

[Kathy]

Instructions on our website are now updated too.

[mcdonaldroadcapt]

Exactly how do you release the pressure on the factory ratchet tensioner to remove it? Don't see a slot for a screwdriver or tool to engage.

[Kathy]

Exactly how do you release the pressure on the factory ratchet tensioner to remove it? Don't see a slot for a screwdriver or tool to engage.

Hi there, we've found that an easy way is to use some type of crowbar or large screwdriver between the bottom of the stock unit and the primary floor to pry up a little and releave some pressure while using a ratchet to remove the bolts.

We hope this helps.

Thanks

[catahoula58]

Did you or Do we get a Forum Discount when we purchase the Tensioner?  Just asking!  Thx