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Spring Tensioner vs. Turn Buckle Tensioner For the Idler Arm Pulley--Avanti R-2

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  • Fuel System: Spring Tensioner vs. Turn Buckle Tensioner For the Idler Arm Pulley--Avanti R-2

    I have the S/C belts off for water pump replacement, and I am thinking about replacing the spring loaded idler arm tensioner with a turn buckle tensioner. I bought one some years back and have not tried it. Has anyone out there used one, and if so, how did it work? It looks like it would be easier to install the belts, but were there any disadvantages to using it?
    Stan Gundry
    www.AvantiPublishing.com

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    It certainly made installing new belt sets easier for me. Remember, over-tension is as bad as under tensioning. A set of super-stubby wrenches helps, too.
    Jim
    Often in error, never in doubt
    http://rabidsnailracing.blogspot.com/

    ____1966 Avanti II RQA 0088_______________1963 Avanti R2 63R3152____________http://rabidsnailracing.blogspot.com/

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    • #3
      Only negatives would be overtightening the belts, as jlmccuan pointed out, and having to remember to check for excess SLACK in blower belts once in a while. If the car were ever sold, the new owner would need to be
      informed about the change.

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