Steven:
Point well-taken. The adj belt seems like the way to go. The generator
has been replaced by the DPO; however, the Delco unit was at a slight
angle due to a bad fit and I think the bearings were damaged. This has
been fixed, though. The resto began at the front end and I am working
back from there. The pulley and hub extension are going to be
powder-coated along with brackets, etc that are removed in preparation
of painting the engine and compartment compartment.
Thanks to all listers who responded. Sometimes the obvious is right
before our eyes...so it goes.
Fred
http://www.tr-ific.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Steven Newell [mailto:steven@newellboys.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 11:54 AM
To: Fred; Triumph
Subject: Re: TR4 Fanbelt Pulley removal
Fred wrote:
> Alright, I give up -- does anyone out there know how to remove the fan
belt?
> There is maybe a 1/16" clearance between the tapered pulley and the
steering
> component located beneath.... I have removed the fan and bolts to the
pulley
Well, Step 1 is: always ask the email list before you start
work. ;-) But even though a reasonable person might think
"surely you don't have to disassemble the car to change
the belt?", that's the answer. You simply picked the wrong
parts to remove. As mentioned on the list, loosen the motor
mount(s) and jack the engine. When I did mine preventatively
in the driveway, I only had to loosen the passenger side
mount -- which was easiest to get to. And as mentioned
use a board to avoid damage to the sump. This is worth
doing before your belt gets really worn to avoid a failure
on the road.
Spares: I carry an adjustable emergency fan belt rather
than the cleverly stashed spare. I figure that way if I stop
to help a stranded TR driver replace his/her fan belt, I
won't have to jack up my engine so he/she can use my
spare belt.
Tightness: my generator failed very shortly after I
installed the new belt. The belt shouldn't be over tight.
This would be a good time to lube the generator
bearings if required, and double check the mounting
bracket bolts too (a loose or crooked generator suffers
more bearing stress and can fail quickly). Or just switch
to an alternator when you replace the belt, save a few
steps. ;-)
--
Steven Newell
Littleton, CO
'62 TR4
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