Bigfoot front chain help please

[Norbert77]

The front chain was loose and rusty so I tried to install a new one. 3/16 too short.
I used a chain stretcher, and still couldn't get it so I loosened off both idler bearings and front inner bearings to get every millimeter and just barely got it in there but it's super tight.

Tomorrow I will loosen off the bearing extension and see if I Can get another millimetre.

Anything I'm doing wrong?

[Mike]

You may want to start with another link or half link until the chain gets the first 30 minutes of stretch. They remove the additional link or half link and it should fit more easily.

[ARGOJIM]

If it has a floating (no set screw) sprocket be sure the sprocket is in line, slightly out of line will cause tension.