Lawn Ranger Tomfoolery

Im glad that some folks enjoy watching me as much as i enjoy riding it

The wire belt guard finally decided it had enough and only had one mount point just hanging on, so i went ahead and made a standard sheet metal belt wrap.

You can also see I replaced the clutch idler with a Dayco # 89039 automotive idler pulley. I believe this is typically AC tensioner pulley for a toyota 22re engine. Its about 3-3/16” diameter and can be had for about $25 at any auto parts store.


This bottom side is gonna see a lot of abuse. Bent a lip on it to hopefully give it a little extra stiffness.

Got the new engine belt guard made. Still have the wire keeper on the bottom side for now. Rear mount is slotted to move with the adjustable idler as needed.

So i did wind up finishing a front belt wrap


I put sort of hooks on the bottom to hold the belt from flopping around. Two one way one the other way.


Anyway that setup sucked and chattered like crazy. So i cut the top part of the wrap off because the bottom seemed to be good enough.

So i still need something on top… think I’ll give myself some options. Slots are good for that.


More slots on the keepers themselves so i can adjust them with the adjustable idler.


Belt system works great now!


Anybody see the lunar eclipse last night?

I did it was gnarly looking
Sick willie by the way