JRE Super Tensioner install strucs......

[PQ]

I searched and couldn't find an install how to so I am just doing this one real quick so it's out there. If there is one post it here so if people find this thread they can find the other as well.

Anyway........

When I first looked at it it looked kind of like it might not be very solid.



After installing it there was no doubt this thing is stout. WAY much more so than the stock tensioner. No more belt slippage here.

(In the video I say 'Adjust the tensioner' but what I mean is 'RELEASE the tensioner'.)

[CamaroSpike23]

quick question Randy...

what was the difference in size between the ID of the bracket spacers and the OD of the bolts that hold it to the head?

[PQ]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

quick question Randy...

what was the difference in size between the ID of the bracket spacers and the OD of the bolts that hold it to the head?

There was maybe a mm of space. Not much.

How do I find the next size belt up from the one I have on it. I have a Gates:
K060942

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by PQ

There was maybe a mm of space. Not much.

How do I find the next size belt up from the one I have on it. I have a Gates:
K060942

would you be willing to unbolt one of the bolts, back it out some and then take a picture of the bolt to bracket hole sizes?

the engineer in me has some thoughts on the design.

I'll see what I can find for your belt. do you need a longer one or a wider one? I imagine longer.

[Supercharged SS]

Here's the instructions that I got:



Take car to Ted
Pick up car at Ted's
Done!!

[MARINE1991]

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Here's the instructions that I got:



Take car to Ted
Pick up car at Ted's
Done!!

OH you forgot pay ted...

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by PQ

I searched and couldn't find an install how to so I am just doing this one real quick so it's out there. If there is one post it here so if people find this thread they can find the other as well.

Anyway........

When I first looked at it it looked kind of like it might not be very solid.



After installing it there was no doubt this thing is stout. WAY much more so than the stock tensioner. No more belt slippage here.

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Nice Write up PQ, thanks this will be helpful.

Ted.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

would you be willing to unbolt one of the bolts, back it out some and then take a picture of the bolt to bracket hole sizes?

the engineer in me has some thoughts on the design.

I'll see what I can find for your belt. do you need a longer one or a wider one? I imagine longer.

I'll check it out when I'm done with the coil-overs and alignment kit.

I went and got a longer belt. Works great.

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Here's the instructions that I got:



Take car to Ted
Pick up car at Ted's
Done!!

I got no shop here. :(

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Nice Write up PQ, thanks this will be helpful.

Ted.

I have a few more pics. Want to be a bit more thorough but no problem.

[bmbbl be]

Originally Posted by PQ

There was maybe a mm of space. Not much.

How do I find the next size belt up from the one I have on it. I have a Gates:
K060942

here you go....all the info on gates belt sizes
http://www.gates.com/oreilly/PDFs/SizeListings.pdf

[PQ]

Originally Posted by bmbbl be

here you go....all the info on gates belt sizes
http://www.gates.com/oreilly/PDFs/SizeListings.pdf

Nice. Now that I have it I'll never need it again.

[PQ]

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by PQ

Nice, You may need to modify your bracket so that you will have room to move the sliding Idler pulley toward the tensioner to take up more belt slack and load the tensioner more.

What you have to avoid is the tensioner maxing out and going against the stop under load very hard to check unless your on the dyno.

Ted.

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Nice, You may need to modify your bracket so that you will have room to move the sliding Idler pulley toward the tensioner to take up more belt slack and load the tensioner more.

What you have to avoid is the tensioner maxing out and going against the stop under load very hard to check unless your on the dyno.

Ted.

Gopro with a light under the hood. Just make sure everything is fastened down securely.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Nice, You may need to modify your bracket so that you will have room to move the sliding Idler pulley toward the tensioner to take up more belt slack and load the tensioner more.

What you have to avoid is the tensioner maxing out and going against the stop under load very hard to check unless your on the dyno.

Ted.

I still have room to move the stationary pulley over about 3/4 inch. And I can get a smaller belt. The one I got was the K060950. Once it stretches I'll need to move the stationary or get a new belt. Sure wish you guys were closer. lol

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

Gopro with a light under the hood. Just make sure everything is fastened down securely.

Meh........ I'll have Bonnie sit up there.