<VV> Belt Tensioner Tool

[MarK Durham]

Steven, I just use a 9/16" open end/box end wrench. You want the alternator
fan to just barely turn with the belt tightened. Just loosen both nuts till
the idler can be moved, pull back on the idler pulley with a couple of
fingers and tighten the nuts, then check to see if you can barely move pull
the alternator fan. Readjust as necessary. It can be a bit tighter but that
can shorten bearing life.

Mark Durham
Hauser, Idaho
62 Monza coupe Red/Red 4 speed

On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 8:49 AM, Steven J. Serenska via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> VVers:
>
> I heard some squealing last night from the engine compartment of my '65
> Monza 110 this morning.  I looked and saw that the belt seems very loose
> while the engine is running.  It looks like it's abnormally expanding
> contracting and trying its best to jump the pulleys on top of the shroud.
> The belt also squeals when you tap the throttle with the car in neutral.
> I'm thinking that I'm on my way to throwing a belt if I don't tighten it up.
>
> This thread (http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,502927,503056) on
> the Corvair Forum mentions the use of a belt wrench sold by Clark's.  I
> just searched Clark's website but can't seem to find it.  The questions I
> have are:
>
> 1) Does anyone know the Clark's part no. or page in the catalog where this
> wrench is located?
>
> 2) Is this wrench really "mandatory" as one post-er said?  I have to think
> the answer is 'no' since people managed to do this before the wrench tool
> was invented.
>
> 3) Are there any other insights?
>
> This doesn't seem like rocket science, but I threw my first ever belt on a
> Corvair a few months ago so now I'm a little skittish.
>
> Thanks in advance for all replies.
>
> Steven "likes a good belt now and again" Serenska
>
>
>
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