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terry skinner

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NAPA is now offering a Krikit V-belt tension gauge (part #7401-0101) for the
sum of $8.00 Don't know what it looks like, waiting for it to get here.
Terry Skinner
Webfooted in Washington
'76 Glenbrook
 
>

>
> > NAPA is now offering a Krikit V-belt tension gauge (part #7401-0101) for the
> > sum of $8.00 Don't know what it looks like,
>
> Using a gauge is a very good idea. When I finally got one for my shop
> (sadly, sold with the shop), I found I was undertightening most belts. OTOH,
> there are some gorilla types out there who regularly overtighten the belts,
> which is hard on water pumps and alternators. The Krikit is a funky little
> qauge, but worth trying.

Rick,

There you go using that clairvoyant thing again - just replaced the
water pump in the Cherokee and didn't get the belt tight enough on the
first try and probably have it too tight now(gotta' remove the air
filter box to get to the adjusting bolt). The Jeep Service Manual
mentioned using a tension gauge, but I had never seen such an animal.
If the Krikit gauge will work on serp' belts, I gotta have one - if not,
please point me toward one that will.

Thanks!
Patrick
 
I just tried this gauge as I replaced the alternator and power steering belts,
and can report that it is simple to use. You just hold it on top of the belt
mid-way between pulleys, press until you hear a "click" (much like a torque
wrench releasing) then read the indicator.

I have no way to confirm its accuracy, but it is consistent from
reading-to-reading.

According to this gauge I have been over-tightening the belts.

Richard

> > NAPA is now offering a Krikit V-belt tension gauge (part #7401-0101) for the
> > sum of $8.00 Don't know what it looks like,
>
 
Thanks Rick! I knew you'd get back to me eventually. I doubt the
Snap-On is within my "beer budget". I'll check back with NAPA - the
first try resulted mostly in shrugged shoulders.

Patrick

>

>
> > If the Krikit gauge will work on serp' belts, I gotta have one - if not,
> > please point me toward one that will.
>
> Patrick,
> Sorry for the delay, was out of town for a couple of days. IIRC, the
> Krikit gauge comes in two models, on for v-belts, one for serpentine. Check
> with your NAPA store, or any store that carries Gates belts. (Gates
> makes/distributes the Krikit I think.)
> If not, or if you want a really nice gauge, check with Snap-On or
> Kent-Moore tools. I had a Snap-On. Nice tool, ~$85 back in '91,
> occasionally hard to fit in as it was bulkier than the Krikit.
 
Anyone have a source for where to purchase?? Gave below part number to
local NAPA dealer and they don't have it in their system.

Paul Bartz

From: Richard Guthart [mailto:rguthart]
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 1999 7:53 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: V belt tension

I just tried this gauge as I replaced the alternator and power steering
belts, and can report that it is simple to use. You just hold it on top of
the belt mid-way between pulleys, press until you hear a "click" (much like
a torque wrench releasing) then read the indicator.
I have no way to confirm its accuracy, but it is consistent from
reading-to-reading.
According to this gauge I have been over-tightening the belts.
Richard
NAPA is now offering a Krikit V-belt tension gauge (part #7401-0101) for the
sum of $8.00 Don't know what it looks like,
 
Same here local NAPA did not have the P/N listed, Found a Honesdale NAPA
from internet search but they want 17.85+6.95 S/H. seems high but still
looking.

Ron&Gina
73 Pumpkin-Rose
Fort Mohave,AZ

- -----Original Message-----
From: Bartz, Paul
To: 'gmcmotorhome'
Date: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 12:20 PM
Subject: RE: GMC: V belt tension

>Anyone have a source for where to purchase?? Gave below part number to
>local NAPA dealer and they don't have it in their system.
>
> Paul Bartz
>
>From: Richard Guthart [mailto:rguthart]
>Sent: Saturday, June 05, 1999 7:53 AM
>Subject: Re: GMC: V belt tension
>
>I just tried this gauge as I replaced the alternator and power steering
>belts, and can report that it is simple to use. You just hold it on top of
>the belt mid-way between pulleys, press until you hear a "click" (much like
>a torque wrench releasing) then read the indicator.
>I have no way to confirm its accuracy, but it is consistent from
>reading-to-reading.
>According to this gauge I have been over-tightening the belts.
>Richard
>NAPA is now offering a Krikit V-belt tension gauge (part #7401-0101) for
the
>sum of $8.00 Don't know what it looks like,
>
 
The NAPA part number for the tension tool can be found in the front of
the NAPA yellow catalog on their v-belts. It is in the tool section of
the book. I think it is KR01, KR1 or K01 for the standard unit and
KR02, KR2 or K02 for the serpentine (sorry I can't be more specific
CSR.) I ordered it last night from my local NAPA. It should arrive
tomorrow. Cost $14.95 + tax. I will post the actual number on Monday.

Eric Tipton
etipton

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron & Gina [mailto:raideron]
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 10:57 PM
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: Re: GMC: V belt tension

Same here local NAPA did not have the P/N listed, Found
a Honesdale NAPA
from internet search but they want 17.85+6.95 S/H. seems
high but still
looking.

Ron&Gina
73 Pumpkin-Rose
Fort Mohave,AZ

-----Original Message-----
From: Bartz, Paul
To: 'gmcmotorhome'

Date: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 12:20 PM
Subject: RE: GMC: V belt tension

>Anyone have a source for where to purchase?? Gave
below part number to
>local NAPA dealer and they don't have it in their
system.
>
> Paul Bartz
>
>From: Richard Guthart [mailto:rguthart]
>Sent: Saturday, June 05, 1999 7:53 AM
>Subject: Re: GMC: V belt tension
>
>I just tried this gauge as I replaced the alternator
and power steering
>belts, and can report that it is simple to use. You
just hold it on top of
>the belt mid-way between pulleys, press until you hear
a "click" (much like
>a torque wrench releasing) then read the indicator.
>I have no way to confirm its accuracy, but it is
consistent from
>reading-to-reading.
>According to this gauge I have been over-tightening the
belts.
>Richard
>NAPA is now offering a Krikit V-belt tension gauge
(part #7401-0101) for
the
>sum of $8.00 Don't know what it looks like,
>
 
I found a URL earlier this afternoon:

www.hmc-international.com/krikit.htm

The KRI is for belts to 7/8 inch wide, 30-150lbs, and the KRII is for
belts to 2 inches wide, 100-300lbs. No price tho'.

Patrick

>
> The NAPA part number for the tension tool can be found in the front of
> the NAPA yellow catalog on their v-belts. It is in the tool section of
> the book. I think it is KR01, KR1 or K01 for the standard unit and
> KR02, KR2 or K02 for the serpentine (sorry I can't be more specific
> CSR.) I ordered it last night from my local NAPA. It should arrive
> tomorrow. Cost $14.95 + tax. I will post the actual number on Monday.
>
> Eric Tipton
> etipton
 
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