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RE: wide/narrow belt

To: "TR" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: RE: wide/narrow belt
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 15:16:50 -0800
> FWIW - I just carry a suitable length of 1/8" nylon rope to tie around
> the pulleys.  Used it once when the dynamo bushing started going and
> drove 300 miles on the battery with the rope around the crank pulley and
> water pump.
>
> Doesn't even need to be on there very tight to turn the pump.

I've heard that lady's nylon pantyhose will work in a pinch, as well.  Just
tie them around the pulleys as tight as possible.

I've actually driven home with no fan belt, but I certainly wouldn't
recommend it as standard practice !

Randall




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