Lotus Esprit Series - Camshaft Driving Belt; Belt Tension Check; Burroughs Gauge in Position

CAMSHAFT DRIVING BELT (TOOTHED BELT)
The camshaft driving belt
is fitted with an automatic belt terlsioner assembly (early
vehicles are fitted with manual adjusters). Check the adiustrnent of the driving belt
at service
intewals and if the belt is removed or a new belt is fitted.
Fig.
l0 Burrough's gauge in position
Belt Tension Check
Check the belt tension using a Burrough's Gauge BT
- 33 - 86A 5 - 20 fitted between the
auxiliary shaft sprocket and the inlet cam shaft sprocket. Check TECHNICAL DATA
for the correct tension.
1.
Fully extend the hook by pushing handle completely down.
2.
Insert the belt between nose piece and hook, ensuring hook is between
belt teeth.
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