Best belt deflection adjusting/removing tool

[ranger1]

I havent found anything on here about the belt deflection adjusting tools, anybody using them? I just thought it would be a convenient way of adjusting the belt and removing/installing it. Which one does everyone recommend? Thunder Products, Hurricane performance, Turbo Dynamics or any others that I have missed. The Turbo Dynamics appears to have a heavy duty collar that the removal screw pushes on but thats all I know about this one and the others, by pictures, lol. Cant beat hands on experience and reviews hahaha

 

[snowdust]

I like the one from barn of parts.

 

[ranger1]

I like the one from barn of parts.

Thanks snowdust, I will do some research on that one as well and ad it to the list

 

[sideshowBob]

I have had the Barn of parts one for many years and I am happy with it. I have my secondary setup to float back and forth so I only use the unit as the secondary clutch end bolt and primarily a belt removal tool.
Works for me!

 

[Doc Harley]

I have the TD style but only use it for setting belt deflection. I don't like the way the set screw drives into the plastic spacer.

 

[ranger1]

I have had the Barn of parts one for many years and I am happy with it. I have my secondary setup to float back and forth so I only use the unit as the secondary clutch end bolt and primarily a belt removal tool.
Works for me!

Ok awesome to hear!! Did BOP change the design since when you bought yours or is it the same? Thanks Bob!

 

[ranger1]

I have the TD style but only use it for setting belt deflection. I don't like the way the set screw drives into the plastic spacer.

That was my concern as well, is it possible to put a thin washer between the aluminum adjuster and the plastic piece?

 

[Doc Harley]

That was my concern as well, is it possible to put a thin washer between the aluminum adjuster and the plastic piece?

Mine's literally 8 years old and came with a washer. If I remember correctly there was some galling issues/concerns on the aluminum threads.
I suppose it would be asking too much for that plastic spacer to have a recessed area for a washer, so It couldn't move around. Perhaps they've addressed it?!?!

 

[sideshowBob]

Ok awesome to hear!! Did BOP change the design since when you bought yours or is it the same? Thanks Bob!

I have had mine for many years so I don't know if it has changed.

 

[Fords4life]

I have used the thunder products one, good piece, easy to use, no plastic to wear out.

 

[ranger1]

Mine's literally 8 years old and came with a washer. If I remember correctly there was some galling issues/concerns on the aluminum threads.
I suppose it would be asking too much for that plastic spacer to have a recessed area for a washer, so It couldn't move around. Perhaps they've addressed it?!?!

Dont know but will look into it, thanks Doc!!

 

[ranger1]

I have used the thunder products one, good piece, easy to use, no plastic to wear out.

Thats a good point, thanks!!