Ok, I just installed my Metco 100mm idler pulleys and reused the 112" gatorback belt I was running before the install (I'm running the stock 3.4" Radix pulley). Is it ok that I'm running the same length belt with the larger pulleys or should I buy a 112.5" or even a 113" belt? I just don't want to snap the belt or the dayco tensioner...

Any thoughts?

 

I would check the tensioner and see how close it is to being maxed out. If it is close to the middle of it's travel I'd say your ok.

 

how much play is there in the Tensioner?

 

I think I may try those Metco pulleys sometime

 

There isn't a whole lot. I pretty much had to max it out to get the belt to go on and even when I released the tension it only rebounded a small amount...question is, if I run a longer belt will an inch be too much slack? Should I just jump a half inch and call it good?

How about if I change out my S/C pulley? I have a 3.2" pulley that I haven't installed yet so if I changed the 3.4" out with that one would it "balance out" everything?

 

that would help some, I was running the 112.5" belt with zero issues

 

that's because your **** is never driven, most people who have issues put more than 100 miles a year on their truck

 

I Have a 112.5" on with metco pulleys. It has worked for my 3.4", 3.2" and now the 3" with zero problems, And I drive mine everyday

 

I ran a 112.5 on mine when I had the Radix 3.0 blower pully and 100mm idlers

 

Thats cruel dude!!!! lol But lately I've been in the same boat..