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Technical => Superchargers / G-Lader => Topic started by: Jezza-7 on October 14, 2010, 12:24:59 pm

Title: Belt tension
Post by: Jezza-7 on October 14, 2010, 12:24:59 pm

What is a normal tension for a the charger belt?

I have herd that if you can just about turn the belt 90 degress then that is a correct tension. I think people use that for timing belts, wether its the same for the charger belt?

Title: Re: Belt tension
Post by: hayesey on October 14, 2010, 12:46:24 pm

are you talking standard twin v-belts or a toothed belt conversion?

If he latter then yeah I've always done it like a cambelt where the longest free section can be turned 90deg with two fingers.

If v-belts then as tight as you can possibly get them really! 

Title: Re: Belt tension
Post by: Jezza-7 on October 14, 2010, 01:06:06 pm

Would help if i mentioned, yes they are toothed kit.

Cheers for your help.