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Old 06-29-25 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by maddog34
it happens... re-install the bushing between the side plates.. it should kinda click in place when you apply a bit of a squeeze to the side plates.
Maybe I should have asked this question, and waited for a response, before I ordered a new chain, arriving today. That said...

Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart
IME this indicates that the chain has a pretty fair amount lateral slop,
... You know, I did notice a bit of lateral flex; and I recently saw there's a measuring tool that not only measures chain linear wear/stretch, but also lateral. Might need to invest in one. BTW this is a 1x7 installation so I guess I need at least some lateral flex.
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