is it time to replace the starter belt?

whitetail436 · 04-03-2008, 10:23 AM

when i push the gas and the starter motor is turning but the belt takes about 5 to 10 seconds to engage does this mean it is time to replace the belt? it shows no signs of cracking like my drive belt but i guess it could be stretched. by the way i love this place. it is so nice to be able to ask a question and have so many people willing to help out. thanks to all

ViperTom · 04-03-2008, 01:39 PM

Is the belt loose? You may just need to tighten the belt up a little.

whitetail436 · 04-03-2008, 04:26 PM

is there a tensioner or some other way to tighten the belt?

ViperTom · 04-03-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitetail436

is there a tensioner or some other way to tighten the belt?

You starter should look something like this picture. You loosen all three of the mounting bolts-just enough so that its slightly loose. Use a large screwdriver or a pry bar to GENTLY rotate the starter until the belt is tight and tighten the mounting bolts while applying tension on the prybar. The belt should only have about a 1/2" of deflection in it when your done. If its still to loose try it again using a little more leverage on your pry bar/screwdiver. If its to tight try it again with a little less leverage (you don't want it to tight-its hard on the starter bearings and belt).

mikesmotortoys · 04-03-2008, 07:53 PM

Replace the belt if it is cracking or peeling. You probably just need to adjust the tension...

whitetail436 · 04-04-2008, 08:48 AM

thanks for the info. i have a feeling that adjusting the tension will fix my problem.

whitetail436 · 04-04-2008, 11:45 AM

viper you da man. 5 minutes and the belt engages immediately every time. i love this place

ViperTom · 04-04-2008, 03:23 PM

Any time, I'm glad to hear is was that easy of a fix.

Tom

04-03-2008, 10:23 AM	#1
whitetail436 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Caroline County Posts: 66	is it time to replace the starter belt? when i push the gas and the starter motor is turning but the belt takes about 5 to 10 seconds to engage does this mean it is time to replace the belt? it shows no signs of cracking like my drive belt but i guess it could be stretched. by the way i love this place. it is so nice to be able to ask a question and have so many people willing to help out. thanks to all

04-03-2008, 01:39 PM	#2
ViperTom Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaylord, MI Posts: 64	Re: is it time to replace the starter belt? Is the belt loose? You may just need to tighten the belt up a little.

04-03-2008, 04:26 PM	#3
whitetail436 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Caroline County Posts: 66	Re: is it time to replace the starter belt? is there a tensioner or some other way to tighten the belt?

04-03-2008, 07:53 PM	#5
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 701	Re: is it time to replace the starter belt? Replace the belt if it is cracking or peeling. You probably just need to adjust the tension...

04-04-2008, 08:48 AM	#6
whitetail436 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Caroline County Posts: 66	Re: is it time to replace the starter belt? thanks for the info. i have a feeling that adjusting the tension will fix my problem.

04-04-2008, 11:45 AM	#7
whitetail436 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Caroline County Posts: 66	Re: is it time to replace the starter belt? viper you da man. 5 minutes and the belt engages immediately every time. i love this place

04-04-2008, 03:23 PM	#8
ViperTom Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaylord, MI Posts: 64	Re: is it time to replace the starter belt? Any time, I'm glad to hear is was that easy of a fix. Tom

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