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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Anyone have one or used one? They seem to be adjustable... they aren't spring loaded? Any info would be great since my car has started throwing the belt

I called Katech, but all their tech guys are at the Corvetter Bash!
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Yes,they are manual adjustable.
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Is the belt walking off? You could always try a "larry" pulley from Thunder Racing. Did the trick for me and it's only $65. It's just a new tensioner pulley with a lip.
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It did it for the first time last night... I stabbed the gas to about 5800 and pushed in the clutch to coast out... the belt was gone before it I got 50 yards???
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Originally Posted by '02 SLP#686
It did it for the first time last night... I stabbed the gas to about 5800 and pushed in the clutch to coast out... the belt was gone before it I got 50 yards???
Glad you checked the tune before hammering on it

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I run one with the ASP, no problems
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Glad you checked the tune before hammering on it

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It was just a quick blip... I couldn't help it I need to replace the O2s and she'll be down for a checkup. Car runs better than it did last summer, by a long shot, if I remember right the tune that is in it now was on the rich side.
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Originally Posted by '02 SLP#686
Anyone have one or used one? They seem to be adjustable... they aren't spring loaded? Any info would be great since my car has started throwing the belt

I called Katech, but all their tech guys are at the Corvetter Bash!
They are not spring loaded. Simply install the belt, put 25 lb-ft of tension on it and tighten the locking bolt. We have a new design being assembled now.



--From the hotel at the Corvette bash
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Glad you checked the tune before hammering on it

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LOL classic
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We have a new design being assembled now.
That figures - since I just bought one....
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i have one, and it works great. mine started to throw the belt also, well it did it once and i bought the katech.
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Thanks for the torque spec. I was just replacing my alternator and needed it.

The Katech works beautifully!!

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Thanks for the torque spec. I was just replacing my alternator and needed it.

The Katech works beautifully!!

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I had one and it worked flawlessly. good product
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same here, great product. never lost another belt. looks awsome too.
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