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Genic
 Post subject: FS tensioner gone stiff
PostPosted: 24 May 2010 22:56 
Do these need lubrication? I thought they were maintenece free? mine has gone that it was not keeping the belt tight, thoughts any one?
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PostPosted: 25 May 2010 06:46 
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There was a recall a few years ago, maybe yours slipped through the net - Check with Trojan.

Failing that, if it has lived through the ravages of winter, you may want to oil the pivots (there is one local to me that needs some TLC)...

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PostPosted: 25 May 2010 06:53 
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are you hinting at me there nick?

ill have you know i spray some chain lube on it last week! dunno if it will work but its all i had in the garage.
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Sanatogen Geoff
PostPosted: 25 May 2010 18:45 
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At my age, I'd be grateful for anything that went stiff...
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PostPosted: 25 May 2010 18:48 
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Sanatogen Geoff wrote:
At my age, I'd be grateful for anything that went stiff...


Yes, that's what yer missus said to me :P

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PostPosted: 25 May 2010 19:15 
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She's not very bright. I'm sure you're not not supposed to rub viagra on it...
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Genic
PostPosted: 26 May 2010 13:27 
wd40 seems to have sorted it, the belt aint slipping any more and the pulley feels tight on tin belt again. :)
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