As far as brackets are concerned, and torquing for tension. Any pics of your setup to compare ?
Idler pulley does have edges, but was originally intended for the 50mm Cogged drive, so is too wide for my 10 rib.
My blower pulley was machined 12 rib ( but ended up I cant get a 12 in my length )
Crank pulley was my cogged one re-cut. Ended up 14 ribs across it.
Therein could lie part of my problem ????
I tried to fit a new belt with my new idler location, but its too tight with a new belt. I re-drilled and tapped a further mounting point. Not quite as close to the drive pulley. Photos are of original location, and 2nd drilling. Belt wrap isnt quite as good with the 2nd drilling which is pictured.
I guess it isnt that bad really, even with original location ?? Belt is a 64" Gates Micro V 10 rib
Pics left deliberately large. Ignore threaded rod, just used for purposes of photo.
Idler in original location. The new hole I drilled can be seen above and to the right of the pulley.
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