Any mechanical experts out there

[TIOAOA]

Totally computer unrelated but I know the collective genius of this forum extends far beyond.

 

I'm battling with fitting a V belt to my tumble dryer motor and was wondering if anyone had some handy hints and tips when it comes to getting drive belts that are very tight onto the pulleys ?

 

All solutions appreciated as I'm running out of fingers

 

Cheers

[difinity]

Is it not on an adjustable bracket like a car alternator that can be slacked off then tightened once the belt is on ?

If not use a screwdriver (not fingers) to lever onto the pulley whilst turning, it should pull the belt on.

[SamanthaD]

If you can turn the assembly by hand, get it started on one side then rotate it to pull the belt on - sort of what a tyre fitter does with a tyre?

[bald_pig]

Yeah, loosen up mounting bolts for everything to give you some wiggle room

[southhamster]

If there's an automatic spring tensioner you may be able to compress it a bit.

[TIOAOA]

If you can turn the assembly by hand, get it started on one side then rotate it to pull the belt on - sort of what a tyre fitter does with a tyre?

 

Update I applied the above technique with a small bit of flexible aluminium sheet and used the sheet to stop the band slipping off whilst rotating the pulley and it pulled itself into position. ONce I sat down and thought about it it wasn't so hard. But sat on the kitchen floor with raw fingers at 9 O'clock at night it seemed like an impossible task.

 

Thanks for all the advice