Gates Belt Tensioner Tool

As you all know gates no longer makes to belt tension measuring tool.

Gates belt tensioner tool. Discussion in technical q a started by msouza may 28 2006. Check here for special coupons and promotions. Your order may be eligible for ship to home and shipping is free on all online orders of 35 00. I sent for it after buying a high end bicycle that uses a gates belt drive system for my wife.

Order belt installation tool for your vehicle and pick it up in store make your purchase find a store near you and get directions. With a full line of over 500 tensioners globally you can count on gates to supply premium quality belt tensioners for your power transmission system. Gates krikit gauge is small enough to fit in your bike pack and sits right on top of your belt allowing for single finger tension testing through the click of a button. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 next msouza formula junior.

When the bike was delivered the manual explained how to do the set up to get the bike ready to use and one of the steps was to check the tension on the belt. The manufacturer montague bicycles recommended the gates 91107 tension tester. Milton souza 1 msouza may 28 2006. The sonic belt tension tester stt 1 provides you with just one single tool to measure belt installation tension accurately every time thus providing a quality standard for timing and micro v belts with.

Select from the dropdown options below to find the appropriate belt tension for your belt. Gates engineers automotive timing belts in partnership with dozens of top automotive oem s around the world and bring the same quality durability and oe fit to our. Our engineers and product experts ensure every tensioner we manufacture is built to rigid tolerances and specifications that guarantee fit form and function for your application. Our selections of time saving tools are a technician s best friend and a facility manager s trusted companion.

Mar 14 2005 291 tennessee full name. As an experienced mechanic you may be tempted to check belt tension by rule of thumb thinking that turning the belt through 90 degrees suffices to determine whether its tension is okay. Today s highly sophisticated car engines operate at higher temperatures higher speeds and produce more power requiring highly engineered materials to meet high mileage replacement intervals as demanded by oem s. Ewk serpentine belt tool r53 belt remover tensioner tool compatible for mini cooper s r52 r53 bmw w11 supercharge engine 4 7 out of 5 stars 135 35 99 35.

Belt tension calculator proper belt tension ensures optimum performance of a vehicle s accessory belt drive system.