Engine Tensioner- How about some pictures and a parts list?

[Frostbite]

Those of you who have installed a engine tensioner. I would sure like to see some pictures and parts list so I can make one for my RX-1.

Does having one seem to help?

Does it looks factory,classy or tacky?

Thanks guys.

Frosty

 

[DC5]

Engine tensioner

 

[DC5]

Picture 2

 

[DC5]

The tensioner is just a standard turnbuckle 10 inches long. Eye end mounts to the engine with a shouldered bolt and collar. Hook mounts to underside of frame on the rear bolt for the bumper/hood support bracket. You have to replace the factory bolt with a 50mm long one and slip another collar over the anchor nut in the frame. Use a 7/16 bolt on the engine and moving the battery tray will help when installing bolt. Both collars are the same.7/16ID; 9/16OD; 1/2inch long. I did some test runs with the tensioner installed and unistalled. I managed 134mph on the dream meter both ways but I did notice that there is better throttle response with the tensioner installed. Also with the tensioner installed you don't have to worry about your ctc distance changing.

 

[Frostbite]

DC5, thanks for doing this so fast. WOW! I will add this to my to do list now. I may have a turnbuckle similar to this just lying around.

Frosty

 

[jtuck]

DC5 Thanks for the post looks like a solid fix.

 

[superbeast]

is it possible to break that chunk of alu off the motor , had it happen before on a 2 stroke mod hillcross sled