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

[Dave Foster]

Just remember to use a 3/8 wide belt. The wider belts ride too high on the 
pulleys and don't stay put.
Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Atkinson" <ilikeoldcars at bellsouth.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 4:12 PM
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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