On Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:27:04 +0000, "Michael Askin" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Hi Folks, > >Me again. Thought I'd start a seperate thread for this one... > >I've now got a nice new shiney alternator, unfortunately the fan belt >has mostly had it. It is one of them emergancy adjustable ones in >sections that were all the rage a few years ago, but now are as rare >as hens teeth. I've managed to find one, but it's not the same type, >and might not be long enough - will find out tonight. > >The question is, the fan belt goes on the inside of the fly wheel, and >a normal belt wouldn't get over the fly wheel (not sure they even make >them that long!?!). Is there a better solution, or does every old >engine have this problem? > >Cheers, > >Mike The "removable link" type of belt is NOT just for emergencys! It is a current drive unit in many applications. Take a look at <http://www.fennerdrives.com/high_performance_composite_vbelts/nut_supt_home.asp> Any decent Belt supplier should be able to get you a new one and probably has a length in stock. Just ensure that you have the correct sectio, Z/10 A/13 or B/17 If you fit a new one they do take a while to bed in so monitor your belt tension VERY regularly after installation and take up on the alternator adjuster. If you get to the end of adjustment just remove a link or two. Keep monitoring until it settles down. Nothing wrong with these belts particularly for your application. I have one on my lathe <G> -- Richard
