PM1440GT belt tension and replacement?

[LVLAaron]

1. Is it possible to tension the belts on the 1440 without removing the backsplash/chip guard from the lathe?
2. Can anyone recommend belts they like? The factory belts are shedding like crazy.

 

[Just for fun]

I'm running a Gates on my 1236T and it seems to work really well. I have a new, well almost new Gates BX27 that is too long for my machine. If it will fit your machine and you want it, I will send it to you for the cost of shipping.