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Re: Using timing belts horizontally

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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur View Post
How tight is 'reasonable tension'? How much force should we use when tensioning drivetrain belts? How much tension is too much? Will floating idlers work?
The manufacturer has a specification for tension. That would be the best choice. A floating idler may not provide enough tension for a severe application such as a drivetrain because it won't let the belt be tight enough
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