Belt tension

Started by Jezza-7, October 14, 2010, 12:24:59 PM

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Jezza-7

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?

hayesey

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! 

Jezza-7

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

Cheers for your help.