From:	bob@pelicanparts.com on behalf of Bob at Pelican Parts [bob@pelicanparts.com]
Sent:	Monday, June 14, 1999 2:18 PM
To:	sdowell@pacificnet.net
Cc:	pelicanparts@csi.com
Subject:	Re: Mechanical chain tensioners

Wayne at Pelican Parts wrote:
> 
> Hi there.  I'm going to forward you to Bob in Tech Support, who will be
> able to answer these quesitons.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Wayne
> 
> Steve Dowell wrote:
> 
> > Hello,
> >  I have a 1973 1/2 911T and this weekend I was going to add some
> > protection to my chain tensioners. When I took off the cover I found
> > that I have mechanical tensioners. Is there any required adjustments
> > that need to be made to mechanical tensioners and if so how frequent?
> >  What is the down side to mechanical tensioners?
> > Thank you,
> > Steve

Hi Steve,
The mechanical tensioners are really more suited for use on race car engines, where the engine is run up to 
operating temperature and kept there, and the tensioners are frequently inspected and adjusted.  They don't 
provide any damping, as do the factory tensioners that came on your 911.  If this were my car, I would remove 
them and replace them with the pressure-fed Carrera tensioners.  They are bullet-proof and worry-free.

Hope this helps,
Bob at Pelican Parts