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Re: Timing Belt Pitch

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Originally Posted by MICHAELABICK View Post
Roy, was 971 using tensioners for the drive belts, I couldn't see in the pictures, though it didn't look like it? Any problems with belt slippage?

Yes we use a u shaped tensioner that is pushing the wheels outward. There is a tension screw mounted on the frame. No problems with skipping if the tension on the belt is adjusted correctly.
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