87-89 FC PS Pulley

[Richard Gideon]

It has been determined that when the dual PS belts were changed out
approx 1 year ago, even though I specified to the parts man that I
wanted a "matched pair" of Gates belts, I indeed did receive matching
part numbers but the belts although 'new' were not the same age.

The yellowing of the part number printed on the 1 belt itself and
also the cardboard band showed the one belt was on the shelf too
long!!

Hence I've decided the Dual shieve pulley is ok and I will install 2
'brand new' hopefully matching Gates belts.

New photos added to Photo Section under 87-89 PS pump pulley.

You can even see a different notch pattern between the two belts.

Problem solved I hope.

Dick Gideon
Freedom Bird
1989 35FC
Rolla, MO

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Gideon"
wrote:
>
> While doing routine PM on our 89 FC I noticed the power steering
belts
> need an adjustment after running only 5K miles since replacement.
It
> seems that the belt in the outside groove (most forward) is much
looser
> than the other belt on the power steering pump. When I replaced all
9
> engine belts Mar 2007 I found that that same 'forwardmost' belt was
the
> looser of the two.
>
> The 2 groove pulley appears to need replacement. Any ideas on where
to
> start as to locating the replacement? The pulley is 6.5" diameter
and
> is stamped "For BB Pump Only" 81966.
>
> If anyone has a spare 2 groove replacement I'd like to buy it!
>
> A photo of pulley can be seen under 87-89 FC PS Pulley.
> __________________
> Dick Gideon
> Freedom Bird
> 1989 35FCSB
> Rolla, MO
>