Belt tension measuring

[ascari]

In the absence of a deflection gauge, is it good enough to measure tension of a drive belt by twisting the mid point of the longest section, with the target of being able to twist 90deg max?

... or is a gauge needed?

 

[JoeLanger]

In the absence of a deflection gauge, is it good enough to measure tension of a drive belt by twisting the mid point of the longest section, with the target of being able to twist 90deg max?

That's how I've always done it e-shaft hasn't worn through the housing yet

 

[ascari]

That's how I've always done it e-shaft hasn't worn through the housing yet