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burmesepython
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Drive belt tensioners
« on: Sep 12th, 2004, 10:13pm » |
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Hi,
Just done the belts on my cossie. Only had it a few weeks and this was urgent.
Read this list for the how-to. Thanks, this is just so full of useful info.
Question I have is, do these tensioners ever fail?
The main drive belt tensioner took a huge effort on a breaker bar, but the A/C belt tensioner was so weak I nearly skinned my knuckles as it moved so easy. Might this also expalin why my A/C doesn't work either?
Cheers,
Adam..
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Re: Drive belt tensioners
« Reply #1 on: Sep 13th, 2004, 6:05pm » |
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That's correct - the AC one is a much lighter spring than the main one.
If the belt was too loose then it would slip and 'squeal' when the AC compressor magnetic clutch engaged.
Steve
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