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ok, my memory kicked back in. In case anyone is like me and forgets, here's the way I was taught to setup and check the correct tension...
-Remove the hydraulic tensioner and compress it with vice grips
-When compressing, alling the holes in the tensioner
-Once holes are alligned, stick a small allen wrench through all 3 holes.
-Reinstall the hydraulic tensioner
-Once the t-belt is installed and all timing marks are correct, make sure the bolt on the tensioner pulley is loose.
-Pry on the tensioner pulley to tighten the belt, then tighten the bolt in the center of the pulley.
-If the tension is set correct, you should be able to slide the allen wrench out fairly easily, and slide it back in through all 3 holes fairly easily
-If the allen wrench does not slide in and out easily, then you have it too tight or too loose.
That's how I was taught, if anyone see's something wrong with that process then please chime because if i'm doing it wrong, I sure would like ti know.
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