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Re: C8.3 Cummins 325 Belt Tensioners

Reply #25 –

Peter,

Go back in this tread and read my previous reply.  Amazon.com: Gates 38504 Belt Tensioner: Automotive This is about as cheap as you will find but may take awhile to receive. 

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Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

Re: C8.3 Cummins 325 Belt Tensioners

Reply #26 –
I bought 2 last week from Amazon $69.92 each+ free shipping.
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University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: C8.3 Cummins 325 Belt Tensioners

Reply #27 –
Thanks for the reminder Jerry.  I had tried the link but some Kindle device came up.  I did find the Gates 38504 with a search on that site...Placed the order already...
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

Re: C8.3 Cummins 325 Belt Tensioners

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Peter & Beth –
Thanks for the reminder Jerry.  I had tried the link but some Kindle device came up.

Glad you found it - I think this is the link Jerry meant to post

Amazon.com: Gates 38504 Belt Tensioner: Automotive

Michelle
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Re: C8.3 Cummins 325 Belt Tensioners

Reply #29 –
Thanks Michelle, I went back to my post and changed it.  Don't know what happened the first time.  I wonder if other members know that they can go back after a posting error and correct a mistake, just click on "modify" in the upper right corner of the post.  After the change click "save".  Only the original poster can do that or maybe the webmaster. 
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

Re: C8.3 Cummins 325 Belt Tensioners

Reply #30 –
Pierce, do you have the part number for the tensioner for our 6V92? I think I am going to need one soon. Also where do you find shim washers? Did you just try different thicknesses until you found the right one?

Thanks!
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

Re: C8.3 Cummins 325 Belt Tensioners

Reply #31 –
I decided to re-post this in the topic I had started back when.

Started a two day project:

Today I removed both automatic belt tensioners, sanded and cleaned all rust from the area and used Ospho in preparation for applying a couple of coats of primer and enamel paint.  Let the Ospho work & dry overnight.  Then tomorrow (the plan, that is) prime, paint.  Install both new tensioners (thanks to Pierce, Bill C., Brett W., Gary B. and others who helped me to understand the removal & installation of these tensioners.

p.s.  Local Harbor Freight store had the dial angle finder for $5 just like Pierce said.

I always forget the camera...maybe tomorrow I won't and I'll take some pictures.

The hydraulic pump bracket is strong & secure, no need to have any welding at this point.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

Re: C8.3 Cummins 325 Belt Tensioners

Reply #32 –
This job is finished.  Belt tensioners were both installed without problems.  All pulley angles matched the idler angles.  The belts run very smoothly.  I made a video, but it's too large to upload.  There are pictures in my Photos/Files section.

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Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

Re: C8.3 Cummins 325 Belt Tensioners

Reply #33 –
Quote from: Kent Speers –
Pierce, do you have the part number for the tensioner for our 6V92? I think I am going to need one soon. Also where do you find shim washers? Did you just try different thicknesses until you found the right one?

Thanks!

Kent,

I was lucky and the first washer I tried matched the angle on the engine and hyd motor perfectly. I looked at the mount, both on the block and at the pump to see why there was a discrepancy but could not find a problem. Tensioner was working fine so just shimmed it. has been working well since with no belt wear. Seems odd to have a washer in there but is working well and perhaps the 3 degrees is somewhere in the tensioner itself.

The HD Gates Green Stripe DriveAlign tensioner is available at: Search

The list is $206. They discount to $89.67  Tensioner gets good reviews. My Green Stripe belt also works great.

Would suggest you pull yours, get the part number and then call them to cross ref before ordering just to make sure.

Pierce



Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)