[mhynze]

Is it possible to remove the cam chain tensioner wheel ? 2 reasons, 1. possibly replace the wheel, 2. I want to powder coat the housing.

 

[ancientdad]

I suppose it could be removed but it isn't intended to be serviced, and the roller is not sold separately (that I know of)

 

[mhynze]

Yes after posting this and searching i was unable to find any replacement roller... I'd still like to powdercoat it but it needs to survive 400 F.... it does sit in between the cylinders but never used a laser temp on it before to see how hot the cylinders and it did get, either that or remove the roller without damage..

 

[ancientdad]

Yes after posting this and searching i was unable to find any replacement roller... I'd still like to powdercoat it but it needs to survive 400 F.... it does sit in between the cylinders but never used a laser temp on it before to see how hot the cylinders and it did get, either that or remove the roller without damage..

While I understand the interest in powdercoating it, I just painted mine silver. It's not exactly in a spot that gets too much attention visually

 

[mhynze]

Will likely go that route.. unless I had a spare to test it on first...haha, Thanks or the reply

 

[LiamG6]

the only option to replace that tensioner wheel that I have seen is from cappellini and it is too expensive to justify. Most of the tensioner wheels on these bikes are still usable even though they look a little worse for wear.

 

[pikl]

It would probably be far cheaper to source a good modern material and have a new wheel made on a lathe.

 

[ancientdad]

or a sprocket-style wheel as with some of the Cappellini offerings