Tip: Upper Chain Tensioner Plug installation: let's operate!

[Keith Coman]

Getting the screw plug back into the tensioner can be a bit of a fiddle due to limited access, lack of vision and the frustration that comes of trying to use a conventional socket - even if its greased. An easy way is to put a dab of grease on the plug to hold the lock tab/sealing washer on and then use a pair of surgical tweezers to "feel" the screw in and turn it onto its threads. Easy peasy.

Surgical tweezers are sprung stainless steel, about 5 inches long and can be found at junk shops and mil surp outlets. [Surgical forceps would also work.]

 

[JVY]

My background is in electronic engineering. Back in the days when I used to do hands on techie stuff, I always kept a set of artery locking forceps in my toolbox. They are also very hand on cars when you need something beefier than tweezers but long-nose pliers are just too big. Because they lock you can use them as mini-clamps and for holding into small bolts/screws etc. Also, very handy for holding wires together when soldering in confined spaces.

 

[unstable load]

I have 2 in my toolbox, very handy.

 

[Keith Coman]

My background is in electronic engineering. Back in the days when I used to do hands on techie stuff, I always kept a set of artery locking forceps in my toolbox. They are also very hand on cars when you need something beefier than tweezers but long-nose pliers are just too big. Because they lock you can use them as mini-clamps and for holding into small bolts/screws etc. Also, very handy for holding wires together when soldering in confined spaces.

The very thing! Very handy - also have one in my toolbox.