<VV> idler pulley

[Marc Marcoulides]

Am having trouble remembering which squeal is louder, the failure of the 
idler bearing or the fan bearing. Been a while since I have had either.


-----Original Message-----
>From: Cliff Tibbitts <tibbitts at qx.net>
>Sent: Jan 28, 2012 7:26 AM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: <VV> idler pulley
>
>Marc's story reminded me of my idler pulley story.  Not as dramatic as his,
>but still.  I am a relative newcomer to this group so I don't have as many
>stories to tell.  I got my 66 Monza in 2005 and spent several years working
>on it  and reconditioning it until I finally felt brave enough to drive it
>to Jacksonville in 09. Round trip from Lexington was about 2000 miles
>including all the local driving while at the convention.  The car performed
>nearly flawlessly until I was about 20 miles from home.  I didn't notice it
>at highway speed but when I slowed to exit the interstate I heard the
>horrible squalling coming from the engine.  I didn't know what it was but
>decided to drive on till I reached the house.  I got funny looks from other
>cars and when I finally arrived home, my family, brother in law and his
>family along with some neighbors had gathered on our front porch to welcome
>me home.  Needless to say, I was a bit red-faced as I squalled into the
>garage.  I was relieved to discover it was only the idler.   But it took a
>while for my brother in law to let me live it down. 
>
> 
>
>Cliff Tibbitts
>
>Lexington, KY
>
>66 Monza 140/4sp
>
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