i finally got the wheel centered and have 1/2 of play in the chain--my drivetrain is still hella noisy (partly b/c it is not oiled yet). i think the clunking noise is definately the chain coming onto/off of the sprocket in one spot--dont know how to fix this----chainline shouldnt be a problem w/ a track hub on a track bike, right?

I still dont get how i am suppussed to center the wheel with the chain off---with only 1/2 inch play in the chain, there is not enough slack to pull it off the chainwheel. likewise, if a take off the chain, center the wheel in the length where the chain tension will be 12 inch play, there is not enough slack for me to pull the chain back on the chainwheel.

i dont have a bikestand---i just have the bike flipped and am eyeballing it

edit: the only "tools" i am using is a 5/8 wrench