<VV> idler pulley

[Ray Davis]

So, do we add an idler pulley to the knap sack of tools and parts?
Ray Davis

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> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:44:52 -0800
> From: hharpo at earthlink.net
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> idler pulley
> 
> 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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