<VV> idler pulley

[shortle]

Yes, if going on a long trip. But it's the fan bearing I had to hammer back down in Williams Arizona on my way back from the convention in Ventura a few years ago. The fan wanted to rise up while driving (I am glad I had the top shroud on so as to contain the fan, pulley, bolts, and bearing). I actually had to hammer it back down in a few places on the side of the road but it was in Williams that the belt came off as well.
Timothy Shortle in (beautiful, warm) Durango Colorado 81301


-----Original Message-----
>From: Ray Davis <scout1977 at hotmail.com>
>Sent: Jan 28, 2012 12:09 PM
>To: hharpo at earthlink.net, Virtual Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: Re: <VV> idler pulley
>
>
>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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