CLose call V belt ruined

gdizzle said

So I now have the old one on, from before when I replaced it initially. For some reason I kept it in the trunk. When I look at engine as it is running and rev it up by hand, there is a point at which the belt looks like is it deflecting 1/2in in either direction, but as I rev past that point it smoothes out.

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When you tighten the belt, you should not be able to deflect it more than 1/2" with your hand, or else tighten it a little more.


I always save my old belts and hoses and store them in the trunk in case of an "emergency" on the road, they can be installed and get you home if your main one breaks...

I learned that trick from a guy in college. He drove from New York to Detroit and his dad had spare belts and hoses in his trunk in case he blew or broke one on the trip...

So I stole the idea from them.... #-o