Belt Deflection Spacer/Washer Size 99 SX

[Racing666]

I need to add a washer to the bolts on the back side of my secondary so that my belt sits higher in the clutch. What size washer do I need to use and how many is acceptable?

 

[JOEL]

I have a hunch that adding more washers will not result in lifting the belt higher if the sheaves are already bottoming out on eachother. Someone else might be able to confirm this.

 

[Racing666]

There are no washers on there now. I gotta try the cheapest route first before I beg for a new belt lol.

 

[WATCHMAKER]

Try some 1/4" split ring lock washers.

 

[snowdad4]

adding washers will increase belt height and tension. that how you adjust it, by adding or removing washers. measure the distance between the sheaves now and calculate what you need for washers. oem washers are available in 1mm and .5mm thicknesses. the sheaves should be 35-35.8mm apart, depending on sled model. i would not use lock washers! if you want to go cheap, take your calipers to the hardware store and match the washers your buying to make sure all three are the same thickness to maintain some sort of balance on your clutch. or buy oem if they have them in stock.

 

[midwestoffroad]

There are no washers on there now. I gotta try the cheapest route first before I beg for a new belt lol.

how wide is the belt if it is under spec you should replace it. i bought a new on on ebay last week for 40 bucks shipped