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I've got a 71 SL350 that I've had parked in my garage for a few years with intentions to set it up and ride.
I'm finally getting around to getting it running and preparing to plate for the road. I've read a few posts here and there about needing to replace the cam chain tensioner, which means I have to take off the head, cam etc. I've never done that. Thought I might just sell the bike, but....what the heck. Can anyone point me to a good post or just tell me what I should do to the engine once I have it torn down. I've seen some OEM tensioners on Ebay, but I assume the age thing is a problem with them also. So...where might I get those parts. Should I replace the cam chain, bore the cylinders, replace pistons, valve guides etc. Engine has about 2600 miles according to the Odometer.
I've made another post about where to send the cylinders etc. for rework.
I'm finally getting around to getting it running and preparing to plate for the road. I've read a few posts here and there about needing to replace the cam chain tensioner, which means I have to take off the head, cam etc. I've never done that. Thought I might just sell the bike, but....what the heck. Can anyone point me to a good post or just tell me what I should do to the engine once I have it torn down. I've seen some OEM tensioners on Ebay, but I assume the age thing is a problem with them also. So...where might I get those parts. Should I replace the cam chain, bore the cylinders, replace pistons, valve guides etc. Engine has about 2600 miles according to the Odometer.
I've made another post about where to send the cylinders etc. for rework.