Hey guys. I know some of you already have a T Belt tensioner tools. I have all materials to make my own I just didnt know how long it is? I know DSM guys made them out of there battery tie down bolt. I would do that but I relocated my battery yrs ago and no longer have that bolt. SO whats the length of the rod tip tip. Thanks Alot.
AdamR

 

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No one knows how long the T Belt tensioner tool is?

 

I don't have it handy, but IIRC 6" is long enough- but I'd go a little bit longer to be safe. 8" will be plenty. I made one from a piece of class 8.8 or 10.9 all thread and two nuts butted against each other- don't use cheap threaded rod. Grind the threads down on the first half inch to the minor diameter and add a spherical radius on the end.

And for others, don't use the battery hold down bolt- it's a very soft steel. You will have a problem removing it when the threads screw up.

Edit: I measured the one I made and it's 6.5".

 

Sweet thanks man for the reply I have some 8.8 grade all thread with two nuts to lock them together.

 

8" long with 3" worth of thread. Don't go cheap here..... if it breaks, it's gonna cost you big.

 

I think AMS sells it for $35. Put some antiseize on the threads as well. Thats how I combat the sticky thread problem.