Pneumatic belt tensioner

[jerry work]

I know some disagree with me, but I still think a simple, inexpensive pneumatic belt tensioner pushing on the back side of the PS/alt belt at its longest run would go a long way to increasing belt wrap at the alternator thereby decreasing or eliminating belt squeak there and at the power steering pulley. It would mount on a simple pivot point and push against a stationary member. If I still had a GMC I think I could prototype one in an afternoon.

Jerry

Jerry Work
The Dovetail Joint
Fine furniture designed & hand crafted
in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building
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[justin brady1]

Thanks Delbert :d

Jerry, Did you guys have issues with belt squeal on your coaches?
I had a very persistent belt failure issue but it turned out that I just wasn't re-tensioning after they stretched.
After readjusting all the new belts after install and a few miles we've have 3-5K miles without a hiccup (knock on wood).


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Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455

 

[john r. lebetski]

I think that the percentage of increased wrap would be negligible, but taking all slack out instantly on the slack side during high demand should
work. I had posted to Matt that on an old 8HP Ariens they succeded with a single V belt with the tensioner (lever and spring loaded) on the slack
side. I found that the belts only failed due to dry rot not overpowering.
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John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

 

[johnny]

Why a pneumatic tensioner? Whassa matter with a simple spring or fixed tensioner? On verious vehicles I've had both without problems.

--johnny
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76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased