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Originally Posted by Juko
I am not trying to steel your thunder, but here is what I did to remove those heavy brackets. I installed a pulley used to apply tension to the timing belt. You can buy them through 3SX.com. It has an offset hole which allows you to rotate the pulley and apply tension on the belt. The belt still barley fits when the idler pulley bolt is loosened, but once it is turned down, you can apply the correct amount on tension on the belt.
I don't remember what mounted to the hole used to fasten the pulley but it was obviously free. The only thing you have to do is add washers to move the pulley away from the engine block and once tightened you have to make sure the pulley is straight.
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Cracking idea.
I just did this on my spare/test engine.
Works a treat with no grinding required at all.
3 trips to the local motor factors and having come away with a selection of belts on the final trip, I have a belt that fits perfect.
Only thing I have had to make is a spacer to sit behind the pulley to clear the engine, but 5 mins on the lathe and that was sorted.........
I weighed the removed items and the items and the weight saving was 13KG
Marty
Ps. Thought a clearer pic might help others
