Can you over tighten drive belt?
Can you over tighten drive belt?
Dear Anthony: A belt should never be over-tightened. An over-tightened belt can burn out any bearing that the belt rotates on, including alternator, power steering pump, A/C compressor, idler pulleys, etc. An over-tightened timing belt can ruin any pulley bearing it is connected with.
Why does my car not start when I replace the belt?
If you replaced the belt because it burnt due to flat spotting on one of the pulleys it drives then you have your answer. I have seen a few instances where the Alternator seizes up completely and the belt gets destroyed. The engine will still run for a while until the battery goes dead . So now you purchase a new belt and install it but
When do you need to tighten a drive belt?
If damage is found, you will need to replace the drive belt. Tip: An alternate method of seeing whether the drive belt needs tightening is to rotate the belt. It should not be able to turn more than 90 degrees; if it can turn more, you know the belt should be tightened. Step 1: Locate the drive belt tensioner.
How do you tighten a serpentine belt on a car?
Cars with a single serpentine belt that uses an automatic belt tensioner cannot have the drive belt tightened manually. Step 1: Don your protective gear and locate the drive belt Put on your safety glasses and gloves. Locate the drive belt – the vehicle may have more than one.
Why do I have a loose drive belt?
If you have just replaced your drive belt and you are noticing high-pitched squeaking or squealing under the hood, or if you’ve noticed that your drive belt doesn’t seem to be fitting well against the pulleys, your drive belt may be loose.
What to do if your drive belt is not tight?
If you can pull the belt more than a half inch from the ruler, it is not tight enough. You can also purchase belt tension testers at many auto parts stores that will tell you whether or not the belt is tight enough. If the belt is not tight enough, loosen the alternator bolts and try again. Reconnect the battery.
What happens if the drive belt on a golf cart is loose?
If the drive belt in a Club Car golf cart is loose then you won’t get the required speed while driving. If the belt is too tight then your starter will be under strain and this should be avoided. The best test to see if a golf cart drive belt has the correct tension is to use the Finger Test.
How do you tighten an alternator drive belt?
Step 3: Add tension to the drive belt. Insert the pry bar above the alternator pulley. Apply gentle pressure upwards so that it adds tension to the drive belt. Once the drive belt is moved into its desired tension, tighten the adjustment bolt to lock the belt in place. Then, torque the adjustment bolt to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Cars with a single serpentine belt that uses an automatic belt tensioner cannot have the drive belt tightened manually. Step 1: Don your protective gear and locate the drive belt Put on your safety glasses and gloves. Locate the drive belt – the vehicle may have more than one.
