has anyone put on a master link?
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has anyone put on a master link?
now im getting the chain back on and i got the new master link. all it does is hammer on, you would think there would be something else holding it. has any one done this and does that sound right? 
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Re: has anyone put on a master link?
its a rivet style master link, i advise getting/borrowing the chain rivet tool and do it the right way .. (u need to mushroom the ends)
broken chains + engine cases dont mix well- just ask joe(smokey) - bye bye motor nice hole
broken chains + engine cases dont mix well- just ask joe(smokey) - bye bye motor nice hole
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Re: has anyone put on a master link?
Originally Posted by Munke
thats right just make sure you put the chain on the right direction. the chain is set up so it always keeps tension on the master link. it will hold if you do it right. before you put it on make sure you know what direction the chain will be going..... thats my 
dewd your're on crack lol - i seriously hope your joking on that "theory"
didnt know they made "directional" chains
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Re: has anyone put on a master link?
Even if the chain came with both styles of master...use the rivet type and do it right. Just as Slothy said...broken chain can cost ya big bux...then you will be up seeing me and my TIG welder.....
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Re: has anyone put on a master link?
Originally Posted by Judge
Even if the chain came with both styles of master...use the rivet type and do it right. Just as Slothy said...broken chain can cost ya big bux...then you will be up seeing me and my TIG welder.....
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Re: has anyone put on a master link?
Originally Posted by slothy
its a rivet style master link, i advise getting/borrowing the chain rivet tool and do it the right way .. (u need to mushroom the ends)
broken chains + engine cases dont mix well- just ask joe(smokey) - bye bye motor nice hole
broken chains + engine cases dont mix well- just ask joe(smokey) - bye bye motor nice hole
allright thanks, now the question is does any one have a chain rivet tool i can use or help me do it????
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