Tensioning cam belts using a frequency meter

[buzzer]

First time I have done this, I was amazed how accurate it was, just a tiny anount of movement on the tensioner sent the reading way off.

Gates the belt manufacturer supply the App, and you just twang the belt like a guitar string and take a reading.

Ducati have been using this method for years, Are any car manufacturers using this method?

[dave_s13]

That's clever, if it works ok.

I didn't the belt on a Clio yesterday and had to guess the tension. Did it too tight initially, sounded like a stuck pig, slackened it off and sounds lovely now.

If I'd only have seen this when I had the covers off yesterday!

[CrutyRammers]

Sounds like a great idea, first time I've heard of it. The method on the alfa v6 is bonkers.

[227bhp]

The method has been around for about 10 - 15yrs now and handy to have if there is no other way, but most manufacturers have their own physical and visual setting systems now so they are of very limited use.
Never seen it used on a phone app though, I like that.

[pcn1]

Ducati Belts ? I just use the old 5mm hex key technique

[phumy]

227bhp said:

The method has been around for about 10 - 15yrs now and handy to have if there is no other way, but most manufacturers have their own physical and visual setting systems now so they are of very limited use.
Never seen it used on a phone app though, I like that.

Lotus have been doing that with a frequency meter for over 20 years on the V8 Esprits

[voicey]

I do this all the time on Ferrari belts with a similar frequency app.