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Old 08-12-2012, 10:03 AM   #179
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Originally Posted by blufin View Post
Won't there b the same amount of belt wrap no matter how you tighten things up? It may change where the belt wrap is but I don't see how the method chosen would effect things.

The tensioner moves from right to left under load(no lateral/vertical movement in the idler,so "wrap angle" is constant) . If most of your belt wrap is on the load side of the tensioner what happens to your belt wrap?
Again, I'm no expert but I did stay at a holiday inn express last night.
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