<VV> Fan Belt Physics

[Matt Nall]

I'm asking for a friend who keeps flipping fan belts on his Corvair at higher 
rpms.  
 
Where does the flip begin?  Is there some sort of standing wave that develops 
at a particular rpm at a particular physical point?  If the flip always begins 
at the same place, could an enclosure (guide) prevent the problem?
 
I've had at least one Corvair continously since 1964 but not a Corvair engine 
for a very long time.  I apologize if I'm asking a question that has an 
answer that is common knowledge.
 
Any thoughts will be appreciated.
 
Paul Siano

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Belt is too tight!  When the engine is COLD...using your HAND ONLY pull back on the idler/ tensioner pulley..   lock it and leave it..


You should be able to slip the alternator fan with a finger...


Matt Nall
Charleston, Oregon
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