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prairieschooner · 08-02-2011, 02:15 AM

If the Belts are too tight they would put extra strain on the Motor and Sheave Bushings and/or Bearings. I have always used a rule of thumb with about 1/2 - 3/4 inch or more deflection (the longer the distance between shafts the more deflection). If they are adjusted bar tight then the Motor would overheat. I have an old hand held fishing scale and put about 15 - 20 Lbs. of tension and look for the deflection. Here is alink to one of the sites (google);
http://www.kamandirect.com/resources...ensiometer.pdf

08-02-2011, 02:15 AM	#9
prairieschooner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idyllwild, CA Posts: 1,340	If the Belts are too tight they would put extra strain on the Motor and Sheave Bushings and/or Bearings. I have always used a rule of thumb with about 1/2 - 3/4 inch or more deflection (the longer the distance between shafts the more deflection). If they are adjusted bar tight then the Motor would overheat. I have an old hand held fishing scale and put about 15 - 20 Lbs. of tension and look for the deflection. Here is alink to one of the sites (google); http://www.kamandirect.com/resources...ensiometer.pdf __________________ have Coach will Travel Steve & Tricia 1982 Newell 38' (built before #1) 6V92 DD, 5 Speed Allison, 12.5 KW Kohler, Couch used to make into a Bed but I fixed it! https://newellshowcase.com/thumbnails.php?album=214 2007 Yukon, 1981 CJ7 Laredo, 2002 Honda CRV, 1955 Thunderbird, 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery, 1952 Ford 8N, 1958 Airstream, 1959 Glasspar 16' Avalon, Cabin in the Woods........what will I work on next [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]