MOST of that helped me. after adjusting, i was able to get the slack out of the chain (i even double checked the pitch and compared it to the rusty original), then turned my attention to the belts.
I took stuff apart and started to adjust. what I'm now seeing is the big belt is rubbing along the fender. See the pic.
the middle sheave will hit the magneto screw/cover when clutch is engaged. And i'm confused where to adjust the tension spring. The swing arm doesn't have much room to go up or down w/ the belts on.
Am i nuts? (don't answer that) Is the motor not aligned on the frame making the belts touch? It would seem that these micro adjustments could be avoided or easier to nudge. Sorry for all the questions. i've spent many joyous hours in the garage, but this is starting to make me think i need to pad the walls.
paul
I took stuff apart and started to adjust. what I'm now seeing is the big belt is rubbing along the fender. See the pic.
the middle sheave will hit the magneto screw/cover when clutch is engaged. And i'm confused where to adjust the tension spring. The swing arm doesn't have much room to go up or down w/ the belts on.
Am i nuts? (don't answer that) Is the motor not aligned on the frame making the belts touch? It would seem that these micro adjustments could be avoided or easier to nudge. Sorry for all the questions. i've spent many joyous hours in the garage, but this is starting to make me think i need to pad the walls.
paul