FW: <VV> Houston - we have a problem!!! Corvair related

[Brandes, Guy]

Hi Roger, I think a better question would be why no tools and a spare
belt with just about everything in the car literally revolving around
the belt why not carry even that basic necessity?

Regards,

Guy Brandes

65 VAIR 140

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Roger Atkinson
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 3:13 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Houston - we have a problem!!! Corvair related

Okay.  I am trying to calm down but am nervous to say the least.  Took
the Spyder out a little while ago to get some lunch.  Nice day here so
thought it would be nice for me and the wife to take it out.   We got
about 5 miles down the road and I looked in my rear view mirror  and
there was smoke coming from the engine compartment.  Looked at my dash
and the GEN light was bright red.  I immediately turned the engine off
and coasted to a stop.  I got out and checked the engine compartment and
sure enough the belt had come loose.  I just checked it yesterday and it
had very little play.  I didn't have any tools with me so I had a tow
truck bring it home.  

My question is this? Did I damage my motor? Why would the belt have come
loose if it was tight yesterday?  What should I do now?  I called the
guy I bought ti from to get some advice but couldn't reach him so I am
asking you guys.

Roger


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