Universal Engine Belt Tension Tester

ka-7656
ka-7656

Model

KA-7656

Specification:

  • This tool is designed to be used to ensure tension on the engine belt of cars.
  • Special design to easily check the proper tension of belt.
  • Suitable for all common types of engine belt. Such the timing, ribbed, tooth and V-belt.
Test procedure:
  1. Turn off the engine completely..
  2. Be aware of the high temperature of engine. Wear the safety gloves to protect your hands when re-installing the engine belt and tightening it or just randomly checking.
  3. Place the tester on appropriate position of the engine belt.
  4. One hand holds the tester body. Another hand rotates handle until end contacts the surface of belt.
  5. Looks at the beginning point of gauge then slowly rotates handle down and down. The belt will be tightened more and more until the belt is pushed down 5mm (1/4”) to 10mm (1/2”). Please refer to service manual.
  6. Check the belt tension again and adjust it as needed
  7. After making sure the belt tension, release the handle and remove the tester from belt.
  8. In most cases and on most vehicles, belt tension should be checked every service.
            
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