[NoVa-Corvairs] Aluminum Pulleys and Wear

[Greg & Virginia]

Curtis & All:  I think there may be another problem with Russell's engine.
Wouldn't a lighter, smoother pulley wear the belt to a lesser extent?  Maybe
he had the belt on too tight?  Greg

----- Original Message -----
From: "Curtis L Shimp" <clshimp at juno.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 2:00 PM
Subject: [NoVa-Corvairs] Aluminum Pulleys and Wear


> 
>
> Members:
>
> FYI
>
> While I was at the Vair Fair I talked to Russell Davis who does custom
> machine work and among his clients is Clark's.  He said that he switched
> back from the aluminum pulleys to the steel as his daily driver Corvair
> wore the pulleys to the point he could not use them.
>
> Now I use the aluminum pulleys but after two years (4,000 miles) I can
> see no wear.  I went to the aluminum as rust would develop on the steel
> pulleys between the use of the car.  The rust would then prematurely wear
> the fan belt out.   This latter happen twice both times while on trips
> before I figured out what was happening.
>
> Curt
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