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Re:Drive Belt Tracking 2 Years, 7 Months ago

I took the coward's way out. I'd ride, then adjust, ride then adjust until I thought the tracking looked fine. Then it was time for the belt tension.

Instead of buying the proper tool to set the tension, I took the bathroom scale, set it under the belt, threw a chunk of 2X4 on it and grabbed a curved chunk of conduit and used that as a lever to pressure the belt. If you angle everything properly it's easy to do.

When the scale reads 10 lbs (allow for the weight of the 2X4 and the bar) I'd check the belt deflection. I'd adjust each side the same amount, usually 1/4 turn and check again. When the deflection looked right, button'er up

So far, so good and no squeals. Specialty tools? I don't need no stinkin' specialty tools!

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