<VV> - belts

[Ron]

I run the belts loose, drive in temperatures up to 115 with full shrouds and 
they last for years with no problems.  There's no reason to follow any other 
advice!
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris & Bill Strickland" <lechevrier at earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 12:52 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Can It Really Be That Simple? - belts


>
>>You should just be able to turn the generator or alternator pulley with 
>>your fingers. Too tight is not good.
>>
>
> As long as I'm at it today, I do not agree with this loose belt theory /
> fact.  It may keep belts on longer, but it also keeps the fan from
> working properly, as well as the alternator, what with them both
> slipping -- and with the slippage, you probably replace belts as often
> from wearing them out as you would from running the belt with proper
> tension (*can't* turn the alt pulley with your fingers) and throwing an
> occasional belt.  Yes, that means a roadside replacement job, but there
> are few locations where that is not immediately possible, ala Golden
> Gate Bridge, Holland Tunnel, etc.
>
> Run 'em tight! Get optimum efficiency from that inefficient fan (i.e.,
> keep the engine cool), get maximum efficiency out of your heater system,
> and keep your headlights bright with full alternator output being
> available.  Oh yeah, keep a couple spare belts, tools, and a working
> flashlight available (and if you worry about those things, a pair of
> orange coveralls with a safety vest, and some waterless hand cleaner).
>
> And for running with proper tension, I have always preferred a high
> quality "cut" belt to the wrapped ones -- less slippage in the pulleys.
>
> Works for me!
>
> Bill Strickland
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