Seat belt webbing and thread type/size?

[sojourner]

I did some more searching and checking FB. It seemed the consensus was that even using 138/T135 thread would not need dual tensioners on the 206. It was recommended to use an extra heavy duty tension spring. Link below.

I finally got around to using the extra heavy duty tension spring. It works well with the T135 (pic below). Unless I run into tension issues, I’ll keep using the extra heavy duty tension spring.

I did notice my OEM spring was weaker and the OEM spring I bought this year was just as weak.

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[mention]Sziggy2.0 [/mention] you might want to think about these springs if you are having tension issues.

 

[sojourner]

OEM spring on the left, xtra heavy duty spring to the right of it.

Also pics of tension knobs I ordered, but realize I do not need.

 

[Sziggy2.0]

OEM spring on the left, xtra heavy duty spring to the right of it.

Also pics of tension knobs I ordered, but realize I do not need.

Thanks for the info. I think i will order those springs and the dual tensioner as well to try out. I kinda rigged a dual tensioner up on my mercury and that is how I got it to work with 135 thread. I would like to have more control if possible and your sounds like i would.

 

[sojourner]

Thanks for the info. I think i will order those springs and the dual tensioner as well to try out. I kinda rigged a dual tensioner up on my mercury and that is how I got it to work with 135 thread. I would like to have more control if possible and your sounds like i would.

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Good luck and let us know how the dual tensioner and heavy duty springs work out for you.