Anyone know where to get an Idler Puller for v-belts?

[Orangecrush]

I posted on tech support too. Due to my setup, I need to find an independent method of adjusting v-belt tension. Anyone know where to find an idler pulley and related brackets for v-belts?? How about one that can be used ON TOP of the v-belt? Since contact area on the pulley is important, I'd want the tensioner pulley to be situated on top of the belt. Any such thing?

thanks

 

[Jimmy Neutron]

I have not heard of anything like it... even did a search and did not find anything.

My guess it is time to get creative! Go to a junk yard, find some different styles of tensioners that might work and try them out. That is what I would do!

Most tensioners are smooth -should be able to ride on the back of a V.

J

 

[Seabronc]

This may be a silly question, but why can't you adjust the belt the way it was designed to be adjusted?

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[MUZZALL]

I'd try your local tractor dealer ( John Deere, Case, IH)