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Limit to how many times tensioner can be recompressed Topic is solved

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Re: Limit to how many times tensioner can be recompressed

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mecheng wrote: ↑07 Feb 2022, 10:02 Do you have to compress it slowly to prevent heat building up too quick?
I doubt it's a heat thing. I assume it's so the oil won't blow past seals internally, or externally.
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