'Would using a 3/32 chain for a bit more flexibility help"
Yes.
"would using a recycled deraileur as a ghetto chain tensioner help with the chainline issues"
No, not much.
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'Would using a 3/32 chain for a bit more flexibility help"
Yes.
"would using a recycled deraileur as a ghetto chain tensioner help with the chainline issues"
No, not much.