What should I do if my belt is too tight?
Mishandling of belts can also lead to premature belt failure. Here are a few things to keep in mind when using belts: Belts should never be forced onto pulleys. If the belt is too tight to put on the drive system, remove one of the pulleys and then install the belt. When working with belts, never twist, bend or crimp the belts.
When to re-tension a synchronous belt drive?
And once the proper tension is determined and applied, synchronous belts rarely need re-tensioning. But improper tension in a synchronous belt drive system — either too low or too high — can lead to poor meshing between the belt and pulleys, belt ratcheting, or even reduced load and acceleration capability.
What should the belt tension be on a Harley Davidson?
Harley-Davidson has a BELT TENSION GAUGE (Part No. HD-35381) to help. 2. Measure belt deflection “B” several times, each time with belt moved (by rotating rear wheel) to a different position on sprockets. With sprockets rotated to tightest belt posi-tion, belt deflection “B” (measured at position “A”) should be 5/16-3/8 in. 1.
When to make a rear belt drive adjustment?
The adjustments should be done when the bike is cold. The adjustments should be made with the weight of a rider on the bike. 1. At the lower strand, position “A”, mid-way between transmission sprocket and rear wheel sprocket, apply 10 Ibs. of upward force on lower span of rear belt.
Mishandling of belts can also lead to premature belt failure. Here are a few things to keep in mind when using belts: Belts should never be forced onto pulleys. If the belt is too tight to put on the drive system, remove one of the pulleys and then install the belt. When working with belts, never twist, bend or crimp the belts.
And once the proper tension is determined and applied, synchronous belts rarely need re-tensioning. But improper tension in a synchronous belt drive system — either too low or too high — can lead to poor meshing between the belt and pulleys, belt ratcheting, or even reduced load and acceleration capability.
Harley-Davidson has a BELT TENSION GAUGE (Part No. HD-35381) to help. 2. Measure belt deflection “B” several times, each time with belt moved (by rotating rear wheel) to a different position on sprockets. With sprockets rotated to tightest belt posi-tion, belt deflection “B” (measured at position “A”) should be 5/16-3/8 in. 1.
Why do you need tensioner on serpentine belts?
Both are used to keep tension on the engine serpentine belts so that they can drive the various engine accessories. When the tensioner has an issue, it can affect the how the belts drive the pulleys which can affect the performance and functionality of the vehicle.