C15 Primary Chain Tensioner

[NEIL M]

Hi Everyone.

I joined the club a few months ago and regularly log in for info and a little light entertainment.

I'm restoring my 1961 C15, which is going quite well so far. I still have to buy a couple of 17" wheel rims because the ones I purchased two years ago are 1 x 1 spoke pattern not 2 x 2.......................does anyone want any new stainless WM2 x 17 x 1.85 1 x 1 dimple pattern rims, I think they'll fit some Bantams and Bantam Cubs, I know that they're right for the front only on early Triumph Twenty Ones/3TA's.


Anyway, getting to the point, when I stripped my engine there was no primary chain tensioner fitted, is this correct or should it have one?


Thanks in advance for any help.

[JulianS]

Not standard for the Star at that time (thinkit came for 1964 models) though many will have had one fitted.

[Marshall]

Thanks for the information Julian.


I think I'll leave it as it is, Its not as if it will be doing many miles when its rebuilt.

For a start I have to pass my motorcycle test, a bit of a daunting task at my age!

Can anyone recommend a good training school near me in Gloucestershire? I'll be doing a direct access course in order to ride the C15

[Marshall]

By the way, I'm Neil Marshall, I was logged in as a guest when I started this thread. Sorry for any confusion.