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Old 05-23-2012, 03:21 AM   #11
andrewhans
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Originally Posted by WoodsWagon View Post
They're easier to work with because you can compress them in a vice instead of needing a vertical press.
I don't understand why everybody is making this out to be a big deal. You don't need a vertical press... grab a big C-Clamp from autozone, harborfreight, etc.... and hold it vertically while you compress the tensioner. I've done it a few times with no ill effects even at 8k+ rpms. Just take your time and go slowly. There is not that much force behind the hydro ram, I think it took me about a minute or two total to fully compress it so i was able to get the retaining pin back in there.
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