Timing Belts

350TSS · 27-02-2020, 05:57 AM

That's what I use - I like your bit of tube to fit over the bearings and to ensure an even pull. Attaching the hook end to a circular bearing is never satisfactory

Flip · 27-02-2020, 07:08 PM

I can’t claim I invented it I’m afraid- there was a chap on eBay selling a spring balance & a ‘bearing cup’ as a ‘kit’ for about £50- I asked if he’d sell just a cup as I’d already been using my spring balance for setting belt tension (notice the flattened hook to grip where the two bearing press together), but he wouldn’t so I made myself one from some sheet tin I had at work. It’s simply formed around and old bearing and soldered together.

27-02-2020, 07:08 PM	#2
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	I can’t claim I invented it I’m afraid- there was a chap on eBay selling a spring balance & a ‘bearing cup’ as a ‘kit’ for about £50- I asked if he’d sell just a cup as I’d already been using my spring balance for setting belt tension (notice the flattened hook to grip where the two bearing press together), but he wouldn’t so I made myself one from some sheet tin I had at work. It’s simply formed around and old bearing and soldered together. __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

27-02-2020, 05:57 AM	#1
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	That's what I use - I like your bit of tube to fit over the bearings and to ensure an even pull. Attaching the hook end to a circular bearing is never satisfactory