<VV> Fan Tensioner

[J R Read_HML]

If by "factory stock" you mean proper adjustment at the idler pulley and 
belt shields/guides in place, then I agree.  However, I've never run a "cut 
down" fan as Andy stated so don't know if that makes a difference or not. 
We've had the favorite belt discussion before.  Check the VV archives for 
the poll on that.

Later, JR

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron" <ronh at owt.com>
To: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 12:54 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Fan Tensioner


> As far as tensioners go, I run the factory stock tensioner on four 
> different Corvairs (including one Ultravan) and have NEVER thrown a belt.

> RonH
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Andy Clark" <slowboat at mindspring.com>
> To: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Cc: <fastvair at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:25 PM
> Subject: <VV> Re: [fastvair] Fan Tensioner
>
>
>> I've run both the Clark's and Lon's new style tensioner.
>
 The fan was cut down
>> and
>> the only fan belts I threw were the wide type.

>> Andy Clark
>> 1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
>> 1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
>> 1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "David Clemens" <yenko66 at cox.net>
>> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 6:46 PM
>> Subject: Re: [fastvair] Fan Tensioner
>>
>>
>>> I have run the tensioner from Lon Wall since it was first released. The
>> first production had a weeker spring in it and mine threw a few belts in
>> autocross conditions. When Lon had the problem fixed (second production 
>> run)
>> He gave me a replacement spring for mine. Since I have installed that 
>> spring
>> I have not thrown a belt in over 4years of competition. I have run 
>> Countless
>> autocrosses and Several time trials all with no belt issue's.
>>>
>>> Prior to Lon's tensioner I tried both style tensioners that Clarks sells
>> and neither of them worked very well. I was throwing belts at every
>> autocross no matter how easy or hard I was shifting.
>>>
>>> Also for reference... I run a stock non cut down fan with a High output
>> New style GM Alternator (73amp) I also run a stock fan pulley.
>>>
>>> I have used Lon's style tensioner on every customer car and none of them
>> had any belt issue's.
>>>
>>> David Clemens
>>> Stinger Motorsports
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>   From: Dave Keillor
>>>   To: fastvair at yahoogroups.com
>>>   Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 4:43 PM
>>>   Subject: [fastvair] Fan Tensioner
>>>
>>>
>>>   I'm looking for feedback on fan tensioners to be used on a Corvair 
>>> that
>>>   will see some autocross and track use. RPM in the 6,500 range. What
>>>   are your experiences and comments on:
>>>   -- Lon's new spring loaded design
>>>   -- Clark's design
>>>   -- Stock
>>>   -- Other?
>>>
>>>   Dave Keillor
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