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Title: Does A Valtec Blade Style Tensioner Ever.....
Post by: Tom H on May 13, 2021, 05:23:58 PM
Shut the heck up???

I just put one in my Ambo 1000. Sounds like I have a blower or a belt drive going on, which is kinda cool in a odd sort of way. I hope it gets a bit quieter and solves my noise issue.

Tom
Title: Re: Does A Valtec Blade Style Tensioner Ever.....
Post by: guzzisteve on May 13, 2021, 05:25:49 PM
It just changes the noise to a different one.
Title: Re: Does A Valtec Blade Style Tensioner Ever.....
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on May 13, 2021, 05:31:43 PM
"That got a Hemi in it?"  :smiley: Earplugs, Tom.. earplugs.
Yes, it will get a little quieter.
Title: Re: Does A Valtec Blade Style Tensioner Ever.....
Post by: ozarquebus on May 13, 2021, 07:35:30 PM
My G5 is not too noisy with a new banana damper. maybe it will fade over time?
Title: Re: Does A Valtec Blade Style Tensioner Ever.....
Post by: Brian UK on May 14, 2021, 03:14:59 AM
I had a whine from the timing chain on my SPIII.
Found I had one of those valtech tensioners fitted, the spring had broken (never did find the broken end) and the tensioner was at a crazy angle.

I replaced it with the later sprung Guzzi one (which a past owner had removed).
I then heard several accounts of those springs breaking.
Title: Re: Does A Valtec Blade Style Tensioner Ever.....
Post by: Cam3512 on May 14, 2021, 06:24:35 AM
I had the spring break on my Eldo’s tensioner years ago.  Found the end with the “hook” in the sump. 
Title: Re: Does A Valtec Blade Style Tensioner Ever.....
Post by: Tom H on May 14, 2021, 08:39:20 PM
Well it's not so bad while riding, too many other noises like wind ect..

Didn't solve my engine noise problem. Need to play with it some more.

Tom
Title: Re: Does A Valtec Blade Style Tensioner Ever.....
Post by: wymple on May 15, 2021, 09:20:50 AM
My Cal 2 had a noticeable whine after installation several years ago. Can't say I even notice it now.