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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-21-2023, 08:13 AM
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Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
Perhaps my previous comment would be better asked...

Perhaps my previous comment would be better asked of you. Did Ford add an extra idler pulley or extra tensioner pulley and if they added another tensioner, can you share where they added it? ...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-21-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
Extra idler pulley or extra tensioner? Does the...

Extra idler pulley or extra tensioner? Does the extra tensioner go where the extra idler pulley would go? ~CA
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-21-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
Welcome to the Jayco Owners Forums (JOF). :) ...

Welcome to the Jayco Owners Forums (JOF). :)

My suggestion would be to add the idler pulley and determine if the noise goes away. Adding the idler pulley is a good and not overly challenging...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-19-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
As long as your spring loaded idler pulley still...

As long as your spring loaded idler pulley still has some spring action left in it, then the load (belt tension) should be the same or very close to it. ~CA
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-19-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
Good to hear! Another great thing about this...

Good to hear!

Another great thing about this tip is that even if the idler pulley failed on anyone, it would be simple to remove even while on a trip and you would not be any worse off.

~CA
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-29-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
Well Ron, Just fyi, after I ordered my pulley the...

Well Ron, Just fyi, after I ordered my pulley the hot water heater in the house went out, and I think at least one of several feral cats around here is pregnant now...

:) CA
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-09-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
I had noticed the difference as well, however the...

I had noticed the difference as well, however the dimensions are exactly the same in every category except the pulley width. I went ahead and ordered the older and wider pulley as my thoughts are...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-08-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
I went ahead and ordered the pulley as well, my...

I went ahead and ordered the pulley as well, my thoughts are that because the pulley is for 8 ribs, that there will be no issue as the pulley would be wider than for 6 ribs anyway. Also, keep in...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-18-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
One last comment to share at this time, the link...

One last comment to share at this time, the link I shared (I purchased mine from another seller for a 1$ less) states the following, so if you order from that link be sure to ask for the "elite",...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-18-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
FYI, the ebay parts finder for the belt I shared...

FYI, the ebay parts finder for the belt I shared a link to doesn't show this belt is the correct belt for the "E"450 however I determined it is the correct belt. The ebay link does show this is...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-18-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
To ramble a bit more... lol, I suspect that the...

To ramble a bit more... lol, I suspect that the Ebay price is low now (~15$) due to this design being discontinued, when I purchased the same design belt a few years back it was in the ~$40 range. ...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-18-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
I would suggest to go to Continental...

I would suggest to go to Continental (https://www.thequietbelt.com/#the-art-of-silence) and in the links down further in the page find the one listed as "partfinder" (https://www.partfinderelite.com)...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-18-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
Thoughts to share (:>) I agree that the sound is...

Thoughts to share (:>) I agree that the sound is due to the resonant frequency from the belt which relates to how tight it is and the open length between pulleys. Think of this as the same thing...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-15-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
I just checked my 2010 (2009 chassis) and mine...

I just checked my 2010 (2009 chassis) and mine does not have the additional pulley although there appears to be room for one as well as the bolt hole mount for one already exists. On a similar...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-11-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
I would consider just changing out the belt if...

I would consider just changing out the belt if you have the skill set to do so. Your tensioner and idler pulleys are probably still good and imo it is always good to carry a spare belt with you...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-10-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 140,840
Posted By craigav
I haven't noticed that issue on mine, although I...

I haven't noticed that issue on mine, although I will check for it. However, I did have a similar issue on another vehicle and upgraded the belt to a Goodyear Gatorback belt and the issue went away....
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