Irony
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 09:58 AM |
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V-belts, how tight are they supposed to be?
Just put my vbelts on my Rover V8 for the first time. Quite happy as I go the correct lengths first time.
How tight are they supposed to be? I pulled on the tensioners with all my strength and did them up and they seem okay. Is it just a case of looking
for any slippage when I finally get it running? It is for the water pump and alternator.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 10:00 AM |
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ive always worked to 1cm of deflection on the longest run between pullets.
Not very scientific, but never had any issues.
Mistral Motorsport
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britishtrident
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 10:33 AM |
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The belt must not be too tight --- you need a little deflection to avoid over loading the bearings.
Rover V8s with single Vee alternator belts are infamous for alternator belt slippage immediately after a cold start you have to live with it.
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redturner
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 01:34 PM |
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I was taught that 1/2" per foot run was right for any V belt......
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Slimy38
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 02:05 PM |
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I've also noticed belts stretch slightly when first run, I've often found myself getting another turn or two out of the adjuster after the
first 200 miles or so.
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Irony
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| posted on 6/9/13 at 02:54 PM |
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Thanks a lot!
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