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Tom Wesenberg · 02-13-2013, 11:27 PM

I have about 1 1/2" push-pull midway from water pump to generator. The belt only needs to be tight enough to not slip on the fan or generator. If either hub is hot or shows burned paint, then you know the belt was slipping. My belt is 10 years old and still looks like new.

02-13-2013, 11:27 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Loose fan belt I have about 1 1/2" push-pull midway from water pump to generator. The belt only needs to be tight enough to not slip on the fan or generator. If either hub is hot or shows burned paint, then you know the belt was slipping. My belt is 10 years old and still looks like new.