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Discussion in 'Troubleshooting' started by bigwookiee, Jul 18, 2015.

  1. bigwookiee

    bigwookiee New Member

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    I have an R1 and my y belt tensioner just came apart. Anyone know where I can get a replacement on short order? I am right in the middle of a project.


    Thanks!
     
    #1 bigwookiee, Jul 18, 2015
  2. mark tomlinson

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    Other than printing one, contacting Robo is your best bet (replacement part request off of the main site).

    Glue/epoxy may hold it back together well enough to print a replacement.
     
    #2 mark tomlinson, Jul 18, 2015
  3. mark tomlinson

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    Print two, or three (they print quick)

    :)
     
    #3 mark tomlinson, Jul 18, 2015
  4. bigwookiee

    bigwookiee New Member

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    I have bad luck. The end that snapped off went skipping off and is lost in my workshop. I may try to epoxy the nut right to the plastic and hope that might hold out long enough to print one out.
     
    #4 bigwookiee, Jul 18, 2015
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    well good luck !
     
    #5 mark tomlinson, Jul 18, 2015
  6. Mike Kelly

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    Zip ties are the best "quick fix" for most any belt tensioner issue
     
    #6 Mike Kelly, Jul 20, 2015
  7. mark tomlinson

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    I didn't think about it at first, but even this part could temporarily be replaced with a combination of zip ties. Very good point, sir.
     
    #7 mark tomlinson, Jul 20, 2015

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