Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.

How To Inspect A Motorcycle Belt Drive For Damage And Wear To inspect the belt, rotate the rear wheel and check the inside and outside surfaces, looking for cracks, missing teeth, tears, or holes. A ...

Keeping a car running smoothly and reliably for the long haul requires routine maintenance. And although cars have become, in many ways, complicated computers on wheels, there are still some basic DIY ...