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Engine Belts - DonS - 10-20-2011 03:18
I was wandering what the rule of thumb to change your engine belts on a 3208
cat. Whether it be miles or years. what do most of you guys do. I don't want to
take off good belts & replace them to soon Thanks for your input.
Don Spithaler
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA
Engine Belts - Fred Hulse - 10-20-2011 03:34
Don
I make it a habit to change drive belts on any vehicle after 5 years,but use the ââ¬Åturn it over and look for cracksââ¬Âat each oil check.
Fred & Jeanne Hulse
Morristown,Arizona
97 WLWB41
Morristown,Arizona
97 WLWB41
Engine Belts - BG - 10-20-2011 05:02
The 3208 does not seem to be real easy on
belts. I check the tension before any long
runs, and open up for a look every year or
so, or if I'm in there for other service. I
don't think I get more than 3-4 years out of
the belts. That's about 15K-20K miles.
Because the belts are not that convenient on
an FC, any belt I don't like the looks of
gets replaced when the front is open.
Tension and idler pulleys need to be watched
for worn bearings; sloppy bearings lead to
premature belt wear and thrown belts.
Spare belts and a set of tools are good
insurance.
Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA
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I was wandering what the rule of thumb to
change your engine belts on a 3208 cat.
Whether it be miles or years. what do most of
you guys do. I don't want to take off good
belts & replace them to soon Thanks for your
input.
Don Spithaler
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA
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Engine Belts - Donald Spithaler - 10-21-2011 05:16
I always carry a old set of belts & plenty of tools to do the job. Mine are two years old & I always use the Gates Green Stripe. I guess I'll swing the rad out & check them for cracks as the power steering & compressor belts need tightening. Â Â Â Thanks guys.
Don Spithaler
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA
On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 1:02 PM, BG <"sundance101@comcast.net"> wrote:
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The 3208 does not seem to be real easy on
belts. I check the tension before any long
runs, and open up for a look every year or
so, or if I'm in there for other service. I
don't think I get more than 3-4 years out of
the belts. That's about 15K-20K miles.
Because the belts are not that convenient on
an FC, any belt I don't like the looks of
gets replaced when the front is open.
Tension and idler pulleys need to be watched
for worn bearings; sloppy bearings lead to
premature belt wear and thrown belts.
Spare belts and a set of tools are good
insurance.
Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA
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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Engine Belts------------------------------------
I was wandering what the rule of thumb to
change your engine belts on a 3208 cat.
Whether it be miles or years. what do most of
you guys do. I don't want to take off good
belts & replace them to soon Thanks for your
input.
Don Spithaler
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA
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