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[Monochron]

Originally Posted by AustinSchuh

For something as critical as a drivetrain, I'd be hesitant to run them untensioned. It's hard to get everything perfect to get the perfect tension. You also want a pretty significant preload to prevent ratcheting.

Could you explain how a preload prevents ratcheting? Is a preload just applying some small torque on the pulley shaft?

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Monochron

Could you explain how a preload prevents ratcheting? Is a preload just applying some small torque on the pulley shaft?

preload=tension on the belt when system is at rest.