<VV> Fan Belt change tools

[Bill Elliott]

9/16 socket head wrench

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Bill

Borrrris at aol.com wrote:

>I still consider myself a relative newbie to Corvairdom after  owning one for 
>a year and a half or so.  
>Theoretically I know to be prepared to replace the fan belt,  and carry a 
>spare and a basic tool set in the car. The reality of doing it -  especially if 
>done in the dark by the side of a busy road - doesn't look  like a piece of 
>cake, though.
>I decided to make a practice attempt at  home. 
>Ratchet head doesn't fit in the available space. Using open end  wrench looks 
>like it would result in rounded off nuts (the car's, lol) and  bloody 
>knuckles (mine.)
>What the @$!& do you reach those nuts  under the idler pully with?  Thinking 
>of investing in an offset 9/16  open end with a long shaft but thought it best 
>to check in here first for  confirmation or other reccommendations before 
>spending the bucks.
>  Matt from L.I.
>('66 Monza coupe 110/PG)
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