<VV> Houston - we have a problem!!!

[Gary Swiatowy]

This the Spyder that recently came from a collection?
I imagine it has not recently been driven regularly so though the belt may 
have been looking good, no telling how old it was. And if that was the case, 
belt failure can be normal.
A lot of us here may fall into the same category, belt looks good, but when 
was the last time we changed it?
Some of these belts can be on a car 10 plus years....................

Did you damage the motor, only way to find out is to start it and drive 
it...........the motor will let you know.

I hope for the best outcome for you, many of us here have done the same 
thing. I know I have.............

Gary Swiatowy

> From: "Roger Atkinson" <ilikeoldcars at bellsouth.net>
>
>> Okay.  I am trying to calm down but am nervous to say the least.  Took 
>> the
>> Spyder out a little while ago to get some lunch.  Nice day here so 
>> thought
>> it would be nice for me and the wife to take it out.   We got about 5
>> miles down the road and I looked in my rear view mirror  and there was
>> smoke coming from the engine compartment.  Looked at my dash and the GEN
>> light was bright red.  I immediately turned the engine off and coasted to
>> a stop.  I got out and checked the engine compartment and sure enough the
>> belt had come loose.  I just checked it yesterday and it had very little
>> play.  I didn't have any tools with me so I had a tow truck bring it 
>> home.
>>
>> My question is this? Did I damage my motor? Why would the belt have come
>> loose if it was tight yesterday?  What should I do now?  I called the guy
>> I bought ti from to get some advice but couldn't reach him so I am asking
>> you guys.
>>
>> Roger