<VV> Fan Belt change tools

[Ron]

I keep a single open end wrench in the engine compartment with a spare belt. 
In the last twenty-five years of driving Corvairs, I have never had to 
replace a belt on the road at night.  The biggest improvement you can make 
is to replace the inner nut with a long nut of the type used to connect 
threaded rods.  You can get one in a fine thread from your local fastener 
supply store.

RonH


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Borrrris at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 5:33 PM
Subject: <VV> Fan Belt change tools


>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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