Accurate Measurement with OTC 6673 Belt Tension Gauge: All-Purpose Universal Tool Review

I'm a car mechanic. It's a great tool to fit into some tight engine compartments. I seem to be able to strap it to my belt 95% of the time so I can take accurate measurements. On vehicles I can't measure, this tool calibrates my hand, which prevents me from loosening the belt tension too much, which was my previous tendency. This is a well built tool that is used every other day here.

The tool is quite well made but it's just odd that the front of the sensor is facing backwards. Very few vehicles allow you to mount this tool on the back of the belt, which is what this tool requires. The tool is also very large, so I'll be lucky if I can install it even on a modern car. A better design would be to rotate the legs to the opposite of their current orientation and lengthen them an inch. This will work on more vehicles.

It's overpriced but I bought it anyway as I needed to check the belt tension on my 48" Badboy Zero Turn. Don't go to Badboy where you can check the belt tension on the 48" Badboy Zero Turn. There is no way to test it in the place they tell you. In addition, this tension tester is recommended and the belt is hardly suitable for performing the test. Not at all satisfied. Found out but don't trust the supplier of the product if they show you on the picture in the instructions where to do the test.

I bought it for our bus on the recommendation of some professional mechanics. The first order was delivered quickly, but due to a manufacturer error, the piston guide broke a couple of times after the first push on the piston. I submitted a return/replacement request to Amazon/Seller and the seller responded immediately, apologizing for the issue and saying they would send a replacement as soon as possible. The new device arrived two days later. I used it on my trainer straps yesterday and it…