Re: (ET) Drive belt slipping?

[Klein Robert W NPRI <KleinRW Npt NUWC Navy Mil>]

Here's a truely great way to tension those motor belts

Loosen the motor mounting bolt

Take a ratchet strap around the motor body and front axle

Ratchet the motor snug

Tighten the motor mount

Done

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----- Original Message -----
From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu <elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy 
tufts edu>
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Sat May 17 01:55:08 2008
Subject: Re: (ET) Drive belt slipping?

You should be able to loosen the mounting bolts on the motor mount and 
slide it away from the transmission.  It can be a bit difficult, having a 
pry bar can help.  If that doesn't solve the problem, then its time to 
think about new belts.
 
Nick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Tim 
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu 
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) Drive belt slipping?

Is there an easy way to tighten the belt?  I have an E20 with a squealing 
belt.  Thanks.

Nick Skinner wrote: 

Have you retensioned the belts since you installed them?  It is normal for 
belts to stretch in use so that may be a cause.  Slipping belts tend to 
squeal though.  If you're not hearing squealing, then I would look to 
something else for the problem.  If they are slipping, try to avoid using 
belt dressing.  It's only a band-aid solution.

Nick