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**The proper way to measure chain stretch.**
OM617 used in this example but procedure could apply to other engines as well.
OM617 used in this example but procedure could apply to other engines as well.
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Read chain stretch at balancer. Looking at the specifications we see that Mercedes Benz builds their chains to wear in 2 degrees at roughly 20,000 Km. Using this method you should see 2 degrees at the balancer. What we see here is an accurate reading.