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04-03-2008, 09:23 AM | #1 |
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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
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04-03-2008, 12:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: is it time to replace the starter belt?
Is the belt loose? You may just need to tighten the belt up a little.
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04-03-2008, 03:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: is it time to replace the starter belt?
is there a tensioner or some other way to tighten the belt?
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04-03-2008, 03:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: is it time to replace the starter 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).
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04-03-2008, 06:53 PM | #5 |
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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...
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04-04-2008, 07:48 AM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
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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.
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04-04-2008, 10:45 AM | #7 |
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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
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04-04-2008, 02:23 PM | #8 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: is it time to replace the starter belt?
Any time, I'm glad to hear is was that easy of a fix.
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