Modified Deck Belt Tension Spring Bolt

[JoeM 7,874]

The original setup used to anchor the belt tension spring, was a bolt that came through the deck and was left on the loose side. Seems like it was binding slide bar and wearing the bushing. 

 

I modified the bolt to this stud arrangement. It worked out okay, just needed to add a couple fender washers under the slide bushing. so the slide would clear the 1/4" bolt heads.