Thread: Belt tensioner
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Old 01-09-2006, 09:50 PM
sbourg sbourg is offline
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The belt can slip badly w/o squealing. Watch it while running - if you see no vibration of flapping of the belt, it is probably ok for now. If you DO see the above, turn it off and press your finger into the belt between pulleys. Any flexing to speak of, replace the tensioner.

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