Jacked UP BBQ
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Fec 750 rotisserie chain was loose and skipping so I removed a link. Now it is super tight. Should there be any play in the chain at all> Thanks
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chad
somebody shut me the fark up.
Unlike a belt (which my Kingfisher uses) the chain should probably have a bit of slack, kind of like a well adjusted bicycle chain. Sounds like the FEC750 could use an adjustment roller (kind of like an idler pully) to allow fine tuning. I'd give CookShack a call.
Cook
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Get a half-link.
meatinc
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Chain will stretch (unless it's high dollar S.S. pre-stretched) over time or as it heats up. Swapping for a 1/2 link may work today but the best idea is to use a tensioner that you can adjust or a spring loaded tensioner (more expensive). If you have no place to hard mount then you could use a floating tensioner. Plenty to choose from in Mcmaster-Carr.
I'd call the manufacturer first though and see if they already have a solution.
I'd call the manufacturer first though and see if they already have a solution.
Cook
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When the chain stretches you take the half link out. It's what they are made for.
jestridge
somebody shut me the fark up.
If you chain is really tight it can and will wear your sprocket out go with a 1/2 link
jestridge
somebody shut me the fark up.
BTW it will also wear your chain out
txschutte
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Call cookshack!
