[Mgs] Genator strap.

[Barrie Robinson]

On 1/22/2019 7:32 AM, Robert's New iPad via Mgs wrote:
>    My tensioning method is to go driving on a rainy day, with heater booster, headlamps, radio and anything else electrical switched on, then to listen for belt slip or other indications of slip. I tighten just enough to stop that.
>    TDs’ belts are the older-style wider belt. Mine I would tighten just enough to keep it from flipping off the dynamo pulley.
>    MGB workshop manual says, somewhere, 1/2” deflection on the longest span.   At what pressure, one asks. I think that is generally over-tight, and believe that that spec was set for dealer use so that cars were not returned for no-charge tightening in a couple of weeks after belts were renewed. Only my opinion on that.....
>    O Fahrenheit yesterday morning in Guilford. Too cold to consider taking MGB outside, even if the garage door had not been frozen closed.
> Bob
>
This may be a repeat message - I thought  I had replied but my "Sent" 
log says "no".   But then I am having problems with Thunderbird - my 
email software.  Sorted out one problem but my have others -like this 
"Send" log

There is /nothing/ easier than putting wrench/spanner to a nut and 
moving it either tighter or slacker to adjust tension on belt - even 
minutely  - either way!!!!!!  And that is my strap!!!!!!!!!!!  Anyone 
interested....I will send photo of it installed on my Aston Martin if 
you contact me

Cheers


>> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:24 AM, PaulHunt73 <paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com> wrote:
>>
>> I took the suggestion as being an easier way to arrive at the correct tension, not a method of over tensioning it.  However I've only ever had to do it after having refitted the dynamo or alternator after other work, so in the grand scheme of things it's not been that big a deal.  Other than that I don't adjust the belt from one years end to the next, just checking, and I've never suffered from squeal or poor charging from that cause.  I'm looking forward to the discussion about what the tension should be and where and how it is measured :o)
>>
>> PaulH.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>   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.
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