Originally Posted by misseva
Well, I have the gear BUT I'm having a hard time finding the timing belt tensioner..
Hi Eva, the timing belt tensioner is the wheel or gear between the two bottom gears holding the belt. The inner white plastic is oval shaped so you can "tighten" the belt as you rotate this oval "belly". Just unscrew it a bit so it and hand turn the oval center so you can see how it works.
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I will be today keeping an eye on your posts so you can finish repairing your vintage machine. Be patient. Nothing is easy the first time...
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