i need some help trying to set proper tension on my f22b1 ,

here is what i do but unable to set proper tension
1:set timing marks ( with lower belt cover on ) on the crank pulley
2: set timing mark on cam pulley , up , rear mark lining with head edge
3: tensioner pulley is loose
4 : set t-belt on both pulleys
5: rotate crank counter-clockwise 3 to 4 time
6: tight the 14mm bolt of the tensioner pulley


and my belt still have some slack in front and back ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

help plz i been cursing and yelling all by my selft in my garage all morning bc of this

 

Try it this way:

1.Tighten the tensioner 14mm bolt and then back it off 1/4 of a turn.

2. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise (the direction the engine runs) until 3 teeth on the cam gear have gone around, you can tell this by looking at the little hatch mark on the cam gear and counting 3 teeth as it turns. After you have done this, then,

3. Tighten the tensioner 14mm bolt. The belt should be at specified tension.

 

so the 14 mm cant be too loose in order for the dam spring to set the pulley ?

 

start at step 18

 

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That's the idea.

 

Referring to his very nice write up in the FAQ. Also might be a typo but your first post talked about turning the motor 3~4 times.....should be more like 3 teeth.

 

lol, sorry, I mean to also include a link...

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/how-replace-timing-belt-timing-balancer-belt-water-pump-f22b1-1908944/

 

After those steps you listed, you're suppose to TDC the engine once again, turn the cam gear three teeths counter clockwise, loosen the tensioner adjusting nut 2/3 of a turn and retighten and you're good to go.

 

before turning the cam gear three teeth you need to first loosen the adjusting nut.

op, if you follow the link I posted above you'll be fine.

 

According to All Data here at work:

1. Disconnect the alternator terminal and the connector, then remove the engine wire harness from the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove the cylinder head cover.
3. Set the No.1 piston at TDC.
4. Loosen the adjusting nut 2/3-1 turn, then tighten it.
5. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 3-teeth on the camshaft pulley, then reloosen the adjusting nut to create tension on the timing belt.
6. Tighten the adjusting nut.
7. After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley 250 N.m (25.0 kg-m, 181 lb-ft).

Works everytime for me.

 

well I'm going by the Helm Inc service manual

which has worked for me every time also

 

Haha. It all works I guess. :D

 

haha