<VV> Corvair engine - update

[Ron]

It's my understanding that a slipping belt will get hot (also logical) and 
fail rapidly.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
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Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 6:18 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Corvair engine - update


> Back in the day a loose fan belt was necessary on a Formula Vee to stay 
> with the pack. The idea was to maintain a constant (low) load on the 
> engine from the accessories. Since the load of the fan increases with RPM 
> a loose belt allowed it to reach a certain speed and then the belt would 
> slip so it did not go any faster or absorb any more hp.
>
> Not sure about the thumbs, I use my index finger in one of the alternator 
> blades (engine off) and see how much pull it takes to rotate the 
> alternator shaft. Not much is just right.
>
> Padgett
>
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