Adjustable Belt Tensioner

FlashSVT

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Anyone think of an adjustable belt tensioner? AFM makes one for 86-93 Mustangs w/ Vortech Blowers. Wonder if we could do something similar to our serpentine tensioners . . .

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FlashSVT

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You already have an adjustable belt tensioner.... only not as crude.
We have a "self-adjusting" tensioner. Something like this is much, much tighter and less prone to slippage.
 

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The main problem with a manual adjust tensioner is the tendancy for abuse( overtightening ) resulting in blowing out blower shaft and alternator bearings
 

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I think Metco is working on one as we speak.....
 

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