crank chain wont go on cam sprocket

[shiboujin]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF31&mospid=47430&btnr=11_1285&hg=11&fg=25

I'm trying to get the chain on part #4. I do have a 0.140" MLS but it isnt even close to coming on. its a good half inch off. I have the tensioner taken off so shouldn't it just work?

[PiercedE30]

Yea it should.
Take the sprocket off of the cam and put the chain on the sprocket. Then you should be able to wiggle the sprocket onto the cam.

[shiboujin]

tried that. its a good half inch too far away from getting on... I'm puzzled.

[Tarn]

manufactured wrong??

[shiboujin]

it was on the engine when I got it so it fit once.

[Tarn]

oh...weird...

Maybe a pic would help a bit. Sounds like your doing it right.

[shiboujin]

yea bad pic but im fairly sure the chain on the bottom is seated well.

[backtrail69]

I think the chain isn't on the snout of the crank correctly.

[shiboujin]

but enough for that much space? Thats after ive rotated the crank to get enough slack.