<VV> Belts

[J R Read_HML]

I think we should leave Roger out of the subject line.

I order my belts (well about 5 years ago was the last time) from CU... 
Dayton TOP COG.  I think I bought 3 and still have them.  Two are still NOS, 
so to speak.  The only wrapping I'm aware of is the cardboard thing they 
came in.  I would have ordered more since then, but none broke in about 
75,000 (total of 3 for 5 yrs) Corvair miles.

The none broke was a bit of a lie.  None of THOSE broke.  I DO normally 
break one belt per year (but none last year).  The one that breaks is on 
ICEMBL (the ice race car).  Call me lazy or forgetful (maybe both).  About 
half way to Wisconsin, I usually break a belt - because the rusty pulleys 
(car sits 10 months and only goes out to play in the winter) wear out and 
throw a belt.  Takes about 5 min or so to change it out and the pulleys are 
clean by then.  I lied about it because I more or less count on that one 
happening.

If I take the ice car out of the above calcs, it would be like 2 cars for 
70,000 over 5 yrs with no broken belts.  One (owned 1 1/2 yrs) does not have 
the top cog belt.  It came that way.  Replacement (some future unknown date) 
will be a top cog belt.

Later, JR

'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater Coupe - "icemobile" 4/140


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Secular" <rusecular at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 2:06 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Belts - For Roger



  I think we should make a habit of providing complete info
  for each other :)

  Part # for the belt:    U-452

  phone # -- 1 (800) 825-VAIR !



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill H." <gojoe283 at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 12:40 AM
Subject: <VV> Belts - For Roger


>                                  B"H
>
> Roger:  Clarks Corvair sells a special wrench that
> makes loosening the idler pulley easier.  It's not too
> expensive (around $17 I think) and it is supposed to
> save you a lot of grief if you ever get stuck.
>
> Also, make sure you use WRAPPED belts, not the cheaper
> diecut models.  The wrapped belts are designed to run
> around the unusual 90 degree path of the crankshaft,
> generator/alternator, idler, and cooling fan, whereas
> the diecut belts are not.
>
> A guy at work owned 2 Vairs many years ago, a Corvan
> and a '60 sedan.  He told me he used to order belts by
> the case, and was constantly flipping them.  My guess
> is he used the die-cut belts.
>
> Clark's sells the wrapped belts also; one is an Otto
> and the other is (I think) their own brand.  I have
> the Clark's belt on my Monza and it's been fine since
> I've gotten the car BE"H.
>
> Good luck my friend...Bill Hershkowitz
>
>
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