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is this belt too tight?

wizdawg

TCG Elite Member
May 1, 2005
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yes/no?
it is a 080810 (81.125") . i can try a 080816 (81.625)
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rocket5979

Gearhead
Nov 15, 2005
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Round Lake, IL
I would take a look at the tensioner when you got it running. Rev it a little bit while looking at it to see if the tensioner bounces close to the stopper there. While it may be on the tight side it shouldnt have any problems as long as contact isn't being made. If it is a new belt it may stretch a teeny bit over time anyways.
 

Dana

Bluesmobile
Mar 2, 2004
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Yes, the belt is too tight.
The indicator is way past the operating range.

The stop should only be broken off to help during the belt install, not to allow a smaller belt to be used.

Go up at least one size.

Too much tension will cause premature bearing failure in all the driven accessories. This includes the blower.

Dana
 
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