My thought exactly. The belt(belts) will create a soot-like powder that covers anything around the front of the engine. The best prevention is to have the proper tension on the belts, but even then they might slip.
Btw. Many(most?) diesels have the vents built in (with blower fans), but most people use them mainly to keep the temperature down in the engine compartments (and consequently in the cabin). As a bonus you reduce the potential smell. I have the blower on all the time when the ignition key is in the ON position. However, some people don’t like the idea as the blowers are not, supposedly, designed for prolonged operation. My $0.02 (CAD) Marek Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Martin DeYoung via CnC-List Sent: December 28, 2015 18:34 To: [email protected] Cc: Martin DeYoung Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel ventilation Is the vent cover near the new engines fan/alternator belt? Calypso’s Perk 4-108 belts kick off a dust/soot like debris that gathers on the nearby sound insulation. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle
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