Belts

[Tom Warner]

Richard I have a 1982 FC35 and have never had a problem with belts since I
have had it and that includes the long A/C belt. There are some that will
suggest you start changing pulleys and belt configurations but in my
opinion that is only a bandaid solution and could lead to other problems
such as alternator bearing failure.

In my experience loosing belts is normally a combination of one or more of
the following. If you chose the correct belts, have checked your pulleys
and idlers to ensure that they are not damaged or someone in the past has
not changed them from the factory configuration, and most importantly
correctly tension each belt, then you should have no further problems.

I will upload the BB service bulletin about belts to the file section.
Notice on the bottom of the page I have the part number for a Kriket which
in my opinion is necessary if you want to take the guess work out of
tensioning V belts. I have used one for a long time and they work. You can
get one at NAPA.

The other thing you need is a way to spread the various pully combinations
so that you can accurately adjust the V belt tension. I have found it
impossible for me to do with out using a tool which I made. You will see
pictures of it in the files. You can buy a tool made of metal from JC
Whitney which will do the same thing. These tools make it easy to adjust
and tension your V belts. Without them its very difficult unless you are a
very experienced mechanic and do it every day.

Tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY


At 11:39 AM 6/14/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>has any one had problems with the fan belt in particular on their
>3208? We have an 81 35FC with a 3208 N/A. we keep throwing the fan
>belt off which takes out others at times. we found that the tension
>bolt was frozen after 3 diesel mechanics worked on it. we replaced
>that and got about 30 hours out of it before it went again taking
>the alt. & air compressor belts. the pulley's all appear to line up
>and the idler pulley's seem to work fine.
>thank you
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