Cat Pump 5CP2120W belt tension

[MEP001]

You won't be able to just pull the pump to get the belts tight enough. You'll need some leverage. What usually works well is a crowbar on the bolt right behind the pulley - you can pull against the crankcase and the crowbar will keep the bolt from turning while you tighten it with the other hand. If you can't get that to work, look into getting some belt tensioners that mount under the motor.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

Read post 13. I've been doing it that way for years and never have belt issues.

 

[dbrown2911]

Thank you everyone!! I went in this weekend and tried the crowbar trick (without hitting myself in head) and was up in running in minutes! Gave a gentleman that was nearby a free wash if he tightened the bolts why I pried and it WORKED!!! Thanks so much!

 

[JustClean]

FYI I just found this. That's exactly my price range
I'll give it a try later.

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[mjwalsh]

FYI I just found this. That's exactly my price range
I'll give it a try later.

JustClean,

Hey, if it get the belt tightened in the most economical, best & most straightforward way ....

Let us know if it turns out to be the most practical of all!

mike

 

[JustClean]

Let us know if it turns out to be the most practical of all!

mike

Works like a charm.

 

[Kevin James]

We use a piece of pipe and a block of wood. Very seldom do we ever have to mess with the belts.

 

[toddmullens]

Where did you purchase this thing they call a belt jack. Sounds interesting....