Forst ST8 belt/tensioner question

[Jonny69]

4 hours ago, Mick Dempsey said:

I sent an email yesterday to Redwood with the pictures after my conversation, as these things can be confused over the phone, when I get a reply I’ll update.

I would want it on the outside. To put more belt on the pulleys so it could be run at a lower tension without slipping. 

 

But it looks like those belts would be to long to run it the other way. 

[Butchers Block]

I have a ST8 with the upgrade 50hp engine and my pulley is the same as your picture.

[Mick Dempsey]

1 minute ago, Butchers Block said:

I have a ST8 with the upgrade 50hp engine and my pulley is the same as your picture.

You mean the photo of my machine as opposed to the drawing? (Just checking)

[Butchers Block]

Same as the photo of your machine.

[Mick Dempsey]

Thanks BB, set my mind at ease.

 

On another note, I have not heard of the upgraded engine, got time to tell us about it?

Edited July 25, 2018 by Mick Dempsey

[Butchers Block]

The engine in our ST8 is a naturally aspirated 4cyl Kubota, the bonnet is flatter at the front to allow for the bigger engine.

How often do you change your plastic inline fuel filters ?.

[Mick Dempsey]

Regularly, I’ve had an ongoing issue with starting and tick over, never really resolved.

 

Fuel lines replaced and tank cleaned as well.

[Rich Rule]

Just taken a picture of mine Mick.

 

 

 

[Mick Dempsey]

Thanks Rich, case closed.

[Butchers Block]

Have you stepped the revs up on the auto intelligence panel.