BELTS

[roadhogg@xxxxxxx]

Each of those devices (alternator, PS pump) has a pivot and a tightner.  You 
put all the bolts in with the belts off the unit, then you place the belts on 
the pullys loose, checking that they are routed properly.  Then pull the device 
back against the belt to tighten the belt.  My favorite tool for this is my 32 
oz ball-pein hammer.  No, I don't hit it, I slide the wooden handle of the 
hammer down between the engine and the device and use it as a lever to tighten 
the belts while I tighten up the bolt that holds it there.  Don't forget to 
also then tighten the bolts that the device pivots on.

----- Original Message -----
From: Bruce Stubblefield <audiblefeast@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 11:11 am
Subject: IML: BELTS

> Hello,
>    Here's a general question, even though it's about
> my 78 NYB.  When I replace my timing chain, various
> belt-driven items have to come off first.  Is there
> some trick to R/R these devices besides having a
> helper with muscles put tension on the item's belt
> while I mount the item?  When I put back a power
> steering pump on my '67 Dodge, I had no helper and the
> process was painful.  (Couldn't't get the bolts
> started with the belt in place, etc).  I actually
> ended up mounting studs in the pump to hold it in
> place while starting nuts on the end of the studs,
> replacing the original bolts.  Any tips from
> mechanical gurus?
> 
> Thanks
> Bruce S
> 69 Imp coupe
> 78 NYB
> 
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