Hi Folks,
Is there a 'rule of thumb" that a person can go by adjusting the tightness of the fan belt. I'm afraid of overtightening and taking out fan bearings....any tips?...Thanks....Jim
Furnace Belt Tauntness?
Feb 09, 2007
2 Replies
Hi, Bronze sleeve bearing needs very loose belt tension, just not enought to slip. Otherwise it'll cause premature wear of the the sleeve.
The weight of the hinged blower motor should tension the fan belt just enough to turn the squirrel cage without slipping.
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