drive belt adjustment?

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Jun 9, 2014 | 11:21 AM

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martin1

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Originally Posted by EasternSP

So how much twisting torque should ya use when twisting the belt? Bubba the gorrila fingers should have no problem twisting the belt a couple rotations while Sherman the key board commando has trouble twisting the same belt 10 degrees from flat. You noted to twist it until it gets tight. What is the definition of tight?
This is why they make the calibrated tool to do this adjustment.

The twist it 45 degrees method is what every Harley mechanic I know uses. Once you test a properly adjusted belt this way you get a feel for it. The gauge is great for people who have never done it before until they get a feel for what is tight and loose. I own one of the gauges and probably havent used it in 20 years.