Improved chain guide and tensioning apparatus

A chain guide and tensioning apparatus (10) for reducing the amount of friction and heat generated by said chain guide and tensioning apparatus (10) engaging a driven chain (16), comprising:

• an elongated guide body (12) having an engagement surface (26) and a first aperture (54) extending through said elongated guide body (12) and opening into said engagement surface (26);
• a guide face (14) removably connected to and overlying said engagement surface (26) of said elongated guide body (12), and said guide face (14) having a contact surface (44) configured to guide and tension said driven chain (16);
• and
• a first recessed groove (46) formed on said contact surface (44) of said guide face (14), wherein at least one second aperture (48) extends through said guide face (14) and is in communication with said first recessed groove (46) of said guide face (14) and said first aperture (54) of said elongated guide body (12),
• wherein said first aperture (54) of said elongated guide body (12) is adaptable to receive and communicate oil from an oil source to at least one second aperture (48) and said first recessed groove (46) in said guide face (14) for reducing friction and heat from said chain guide and tensioning apparatus (10) guiding and tensioning said driven chain (16).