tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post6197831406773672096..comments2023-09-22T07:59:01.569-04:00Comments on Dick and Libby's Tarwathie Cruising Log: On The Road AgainDick Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13258088586638718333noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12084454.post-23310595396193670632015-11-22T11:50:21.540-05:002015-11-22T11:50:21.540-05:00I know this is a bit late but, in the normal insta...I know this is a bit late but, in the normal installed position a drive belt properly tensioned and aligned will not show "wear" as most people understand it. The best way to interpret a belts true condition is to remove and invert it for visual inspection. As for the inner cords, you can not "visually" inspect them but the adjustment range can help determine their condition, the internal cords can only "stretch" so far before they break.<br /><br />James Stewart<br />S/V RampantJames Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07308582451388322708noreply@blogger.com