Belt deflection...Would like to see some picts

[Desperado]

There has been lots of discussion on belt deflection. I would like to see some of the experienced clutch guru's post some picts. I've read the spec sheets and have been told how high or low belts should run in the secondary but I would like to actually see someone actually do it. I'v tried to do this on my 09 M8. In order for me to get the deflection set according to spec my belt sits pretty low in the secondary. Either flush with the secondary shieves or just below. This is to achieve the 1 1/4 inch deflection in order to get the slack out of the belt. Yes I have checked offset and parallism and they are ok.

 

[dp2826]

Who cares where it sits or what it measures. If it is squealing loosen it a bit. Put it on a stand and adjust it so it just barely moves the track at idle.

 

[Desperado]

Thanks that answered all my questions...I feel so much more enlightned.

Now weighting for the real experts to help

 

[mustard73]

They run the best right before it starts to squeal. It its just inching away from you on flat ground at idle without a rider, I think that is perfect. From memory, my belt is typically sticking out of the secondary by about 1/8".

 

[dp2826]

Well what good is a picture of someone elses sled going to do. If you need that much help maybe you should take it to the dealer.

 

[mt st helens]

Sounds like you two might have a little past history!

 

[dp2826]

Lol! None, don't even know who he is. But I kind of took offense to his post. I was trying to help.

 

[mt st helens]

I would like to see the show down. You driving that yellow thing in your avitar and him using what he brought down that elk with.

 

[mtn mike on boost]

point is the guy was 100% correct.
get her to squeal, and back off just enough
till she doesnt.

 

[sledtahoe]

yep

Who cares where it sits or what it measures. If it is squealing loosen it a bit. Put it on a stand and adjust it so it just barely moves the track at idle.

Like 2826 says is the easy way to do it or a bit above secondary. Not rocket science here..

 

[Desperado]

I know how to set deflection by raising the sled adjusting it so that the sled track barely moves or by setting up the deflection so that 1/8 or so of the belt sits above the secondary. Has anyone read their owners manual or shop manual? That is NOT what it says. It states to take a strait edge place it on top of the belt between the primary and secondary, press down on the belt until you barely see the belt move (removing slack) then measure the distance between the strait edge and the belt it should be between 1 1/8 to 1 1/4inch of space for PROPER deflection alignment. I simply have asked if someone would take picture of doing this proper alignment procedure so I can see what they preceive to be proper deflection. NOT the add oil until the light goes out method... If deflection is not set up properly you are starting out in the wrong gear whether the belt is set with slack in it or if it is banjo tight. It is CRITICAL !! Binding/slippage can happen on top end which affects max speed or backshift. On the low end if the belt is to loose it can cause a low end bog. Sooooo again could someone please post a picture to setting up proper belt deflection if they do it anywhere close to what the manuals say. Thanks

 

[skidooboy]

desperado, read your own post. you explained how to do it to a TEE. take the belt cover off, with the belt on the clutches, lay a thin straight length of anything that will run the length bewteen the clutches. get a tape measure, push down the center of the belt, and measure the gap between the straight piece and the top of the belt you have pushed down.

ski

 

[JFro50]

By the way it sounds you could take a pic of yourself doing it and put it in the cat manual, you got it down

 

[m8magicandmystery]

belt deflection is critical..(performance of deflection is paramount over belt height).it is the primary consideration over belt height in the secondary..(within reason)..so belt height flush or a hair down or raised is not an issue if your deflection is good..if way out of askew get shorter/longer wider/narrower belt..

 

[mynewuseddoo]

I love these threads where the OP asks for advice and then ends up knowing more than everyone else. Classic!

I would tell you how I gauge it but you wouldn't agree.

 

[winter brew]

The only reason the owners manual has a dimension is because it's easy to describe....but is not the best method. Best method is as tight as possible without squeeling or making the sled difficult to start or go into reverse.
Deflection only effects engagement....as soon as the sled is moving it has zero effect on how the clutching or belt works.

 

[Carbon77]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Belt+Deflection+pictures