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Gates 38609 Heavy Duty DriveAlign Belt Tensioner

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Part Number

38609
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$133.50

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Product Details

The Gates 38609 Heavy Duty DriveAlign Tensioner is an engineered serpentine belt tensioner designed for demanding commercial and heavy-duty applications. This precision-manufactured tensioner ensures optimal belt tension throughout the service life, reducing belt slippage and extending accessory drive system durability.

Key Features:

  • DriveAlign technology provides superior belt tracking and alignment for reduced wear
  • Heavy-duty construction built to withstand extreme operating conditions
  • Precision-engineered spring mechanism maintains consistent belt tension
  • High-quality bearings and bushings for extended service life
  • Direct-fit replacement for OEM tensioners
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications

Gates is a trusted name in automotive belt drive systems, and this DriveAlign tensioner delivers the reliability and performance required for heavy-duty trucks, buses, and industrial equipment. The tensioner automatically adjusts to maintain proper belt tension as the belt wears, ensuring consistent performance of critical engine accessories including the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor.

Products specifications

Contents

Tensioner Assy.

Outside Diameter (mm)

74

WIDTH (MM)

57

Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 1 (mm)

17

Contact Surface

Smooth/Backside

Import or Domestic

Domestic

Instruction Sheet Number

98-0017 (General Instructions)

Number of Pulleys

1

Pulley 1 Flanged

No

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very good

Found what I needed- no probelm.

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