RE: IML: 1960 Imperial - Belts Problem

["stephen dilley" <stephendilley@xxxxxxx>]

hi , i have a 60 crown - similar what to do scenario??? due to the non 
availability of req' 12 fluid and that my motor was overheating (fan 
failure) i thought junk all and custom belt configuration, but instead opted 
to remove all but the comp' unit and disconnect the 12v wire. i then fitted 
twin electric fans infront of the rad, thus leaving all as was and all is 
well with her now on that score!



best wishes, steve.





> From: James Brown <jimmb1960@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: IML: 1960 Imperial - Belts Problem
> Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 06:06:12 -0700 (PDT)
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> Greetings and salutations -
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> I am having a problem with one of the belts
> rubbing against the neck of the radiator fan.
>
> I suspect this is because the factory installed A/C compressor
> is no longer on the engine, causing a slight shift of the belts.
>
> This situation manifested itself Monday morning on my way to work.
> Fortunately for me, it all came to a head in the parking lot at work
> and not on the highway. The broken belt was practically brand new.
>
> The local mechanic, who restores Studebakers, is no stranger to
> other older cars. He showed me evidence of a previous fix where
> somebody thought they had aligned the pulleys. Problem was
> "they" aligned one pulley too far to he left, causing the belt to
> slightly bind. The rest is AAA history.
>
> SO - it looks like the belts, pulleys, etc. need a complete
> examination. I don' want to and don't need to rush into this
> situation and would appreciate any info./advice from you folks.
>
> Just want to fix once and fix it right.
>
> As always, thank you for you interest and words.
>
> Jim Brown
> '60 Crown Southampton - 4 dr. Alaskan White
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