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Timimg belt tensioner

May 15 2008 at 9:10 PM

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Why have i not got a spring on my belt tensioner ?

Do i need one or can i just tension it by hand ?

Thanks Steve.

 
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phil
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Re: Timimg belt tensioner

May 15 2008, 9:19 PM 

Hi steve, I recently changed the belt on my 1600, and people told me to get shot of the spring. It makes no odds mate.

Phil

 
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Loose the spring.........

May 15 2008, 10:51 PM 

And use 2 hex head M8 bolts to secure it with good fat washers.

 
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craig
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hah

May 15 2008, 11:28 PM 

i tensioned mine with a hammer, bash the tensioner till it gives enough tension on the belt then bolt the bugger up, :D who needs a spring

 
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Steve Lester
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Re: Loose the spring.........

May 16 2008, 12:24 AM 

Thats whats on there at the moment!,

Was just flicking through the manuel & saw there should be a spring ?

Not to worry then !

Cheers Steve.

 
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