Power Steering Belt: Removal? Are two belts better than one?

[Tim Hannink]

My '81 has only one power steering belt - it goes around the crank
and pump pulleys only. It is behind at least two other belts on the
crank pulley, both need to be removed in order to get it off. In
order to get to them, you need to get behind the radiator. I have
tightened my power steering belt without opening up the rad though,
its not easy but was definately quicker than swinging the radiator.

Good luck,

Tim Hannink
Winter Park, FL
1981 FC-33SB

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan" wrote:
>
> Howdy,
>
> I have a 1978 FC33, 3208NA, with disagreeable power steering
(noise,
> high effort).
>
> I want to replace the power steering belt to rule it out. So I
> checked the files on this forum which state "2ea", My pump has one
> belt and a one-belt pulley. Note: there is an un-used V slot on
the
> Crank Pulley, possibly intended to drive the PS pump. Can someone
> solve this mystery? Any advantage to two belts?
>
> In looking at the belt, it is behind two other belts, which go up
to
> the fan with no obvious way to induce slack. Do I need to remove
the
> radiator to change the PS belt? Is there a procedure (or diagram)
> someone can share with me.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Danny
> FC33, 1978
> San Jose, CA
>