[Mgs] Genator strap.

Robert's New iPad mgbobh at gmail.com
Mon Jan 21 15:47:10 MST 2019


   It’s easy enough to cobble one’s own, using a quality turnbuckle (rigging screw) from a marine supply source.
  I question the need, though, as our dynamos have notoriously weak rear bushings, and over-tightening the belt puts unnecessary strain on the bushings. 
Bob


> On Jan 21, 2019, at 1:55 PM, Barney Gaylord via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Yes.  And it would be nice if it also works for an alternator convesion, and with the various assortment of different pulley sizes that were original on these cars.
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> At 10:32 AM 1/21/2019, Barrie Robinson via Mgs wrote:
>> Hello folks, There is a strap that holds the generator up and allows tensioning of the belt.   Making any adjustments here is a pain as well as inaccurate.  Is anyone interested in a tensioner "strut" which allows easy adjustments, even minute ones, using a spanner/wrench?
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