Timing Belt Tension Problems

correct pivot action is essential to correct setup.

you should set the tension with the covers on, so you shouldn't be able
to remove anything.

 

You could put it that way, yes.


But ultimately the result is the same either way, in that the tensioner
will not take up the slack of the belt if the tensioner is not properly
located on the peg.

Yes. The bolt you tighten is what holds the tensioner in place for
normal use. The spring just provides the initial preload on the belt.

My statement about removing the spring was intended as an illustration,
not as something you would actually want to do.

It's yours. I just ask that you attribute the diagram to my site.

No it doesn't. Mine only has an adjustment section. Plus a couple of
diagrams showing exploded views of the area that has the tensioner.

 

You could put it that way, yes.


But ultimately the result is the same either way, in that the tensioner
will not take up the slack of the belt if the tensioner is not properly
located on the peg.

Yes. The bolt you tighten is what holds the tensioner in place for
normal use. The spring just provides the initial preload on the belt.

My statement about removing the spring was intended as an illustration,
not as something you would actually want to do.

It's yours. I just ask that you attribute the diagram to my site.

No it doesn't. Mine only has an adjustment section. Plus a couple of
diagrams showing exploded views of the area that has the tensioner.

 

You could only use the spring to tension the belt, but if you then stored it
somewhere you would be sure to lose it. ;^)

Saludos cordiales,

Earle