<VV> Fan belt

[Tony Underwood]

At 08:13 AM 5/15/2010, Jim Gammon wrote:
>Hi all
>
>Dumb question #126
>
>I need to replace a fan belt. Must I jack the engine up to get the 
>belt past the oil filter casting?
>
>Use the starter to get the belt past the mount?
>
>I have a 63 spyder.
>



The correct belt ( 3/8" by 56" ) should slip onto the pulleys with NO 
trouble.  You may not have the right belt.


Now:   Are you talking about clearance issues between the filter 
mount casting and the rear unibody box-frame?   It's worth 
remembering that Corvairs use adjustable rear suspensions... not only 
do they require front end alignment, they also require REAR wheel 
alignment as well.   This is done ( on early models ) with shims on 
the gearbox mount bracket which moves the entire driveline forward or 
backward to set toe adjustment.

It might be that your car needs a tow-out adjustment.   Too much rear 
wheel toe-in could leave the oil filter cast housing really close to 
the rear unibody frame box tube, if this is the issue you're having.




tony..