<VV> Warning system for alternator / fan belt

[Charles Lee]

So, racers just measure the wind generated by the fan ?

Is that pressure a lot greater in racing conditions than under normal
conditions, or would that work here too ?

I'd think something more direct would be more appropriate, without actually
rubbing on the belt, like a fail-safe buzzer/light when the alternator
output drops ?

How expensive is it to measure airflow under the cover ?

Charlie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Pleau" <dpleau at wavecable.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> headlight reminder or (NO) fan belt


> The racers use a pressure switch monitoring the pressure under the turkey
> roaster.  No pressure makes for a BIG red light in front of their face.
>
> dp
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of shortle
> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 8:08 PM
> To: N2VZD at aol.com; virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> headlight reminder or (NO) fan belt
>
> Hi Tim, How about a "fan belt off" buzzer or siren for that matter. Has
> anyone come up with a system to inform the driver if their fan belt should
> come off while driving? All I have heard people say is "You feel the
> engine
> has more power" or "It will ping itself to death and then you'll know" or
> "Just look at the dummy lite (you idiot)". I for one would be interested
> in
> a loud noisemaker if my belt came off. Has anyone else had the same
> thoughts
> on these air cooled wonders?
> Timothy Shortle in (raining) Durango Colorado
> Going to Palm Springs next week in my Rampside
>
>
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