Yes, I have added and removed links on several chains before without issue. No stiff links, and I would think adding would help reduce the chain tension and alleviate the problems as well, but alas no luck. I'm beginning to think its just the chain itself, perhaps 46/17 is a just a ratio Wipperman chains refuse to run effectively at I tried to throw an old KMC I had laying around on it just to see, but I was short by 3 links or so.

I feel as I have already compromised the strength of the chain by adding and removing so many links, so maybe I'll just go buy a cheap KMC Z410. I feel like there is a simple stupid solution I am missing here, but its driving me nuts.

Is it possible an untrue wheel could cause this problem?