So i was browsing cbrworld.net and found this post about the CCTL and all of it's parts (http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/in...3811&forumid=1). Yet some how, I am still confused about it. here we go:

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/194/allpartscc5.jpg

screw [2] threads into hardened rod [1]. the spring's [3] only function is to remove pressure from rod [1] when screw [2] is loosened. cylinder [4] helps retain spring and ring [5] retains rod/screw [1/2] assembly while preventing rotation of rod [1].

How is this CCTL any different in concept from the APE? there is a rod asserting pressure to the Cam chain guide creating tension, in essence the same as the APE, right?

Is this an auto-adjusting unit? if so, HOW? if not, am I supposed to be monitoring/maintaining tension at intervals?

In the user manual, they say to use the "mechanic's tensioner stopper tool." what the hell is that? is it just a stubby flat head screwdriver that will fit in the sealing bolt hole?

by threading a longer screw in place of the sealing bolt, you will apply force to the screw/rod [1/2] thus applying tension to the CC. How could this approach cause damage?

 

there has to be a mechanic or someone who know's what's going on...

 

no body?