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Old 01-29-2010, 08:20 PM
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Free Belt Wear Gauge


It took about 6 weeks to get mine in the mail.

I wanted to make sure it was a real deal before I posted it up here. Didn't want to waste your time or .....


Anyways Enjoy



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Old 01-29-2010, 08:33 PM
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huh, pretty sweet, but I normally just go by 5 cracks per inch on the ribs.

Ok I understand now, its for new non neoprene belts

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If I pull on it and it doesn't break, its good for another 50k rotations.
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Those things look worthy of a "Cracker Jack" gift Todd. Glad it was free. LOL!
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he lied he had to pay $20 shipping and processing hehehehe
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BAHAHAHAHAHAhahahahaha!!!!!!! Ha!. Sorry Todd. But its was funny, huh.
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I'm awaiting arrival of mine. What did it come in Todd, a post card?
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Considering what my gates belt cost me, I should have gotten a free tool.
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BTW. I don't believe the newer compound Wears out. I have never seen other than stretched out. Maybe just me.
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From what I've been told, the ribbing is what wears down. The less ribbing, the less surface area contacting the pulleys. Just my .02......


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