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Carl S.
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Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.
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Matt,
You had mentioned that when we visited in Belleville last month on our way to PA. I guess I dodged a bullet on the way home a few days ago when my AC Compressor decided to call it quits and spit it's belt off, which took the next belt with it. I run a double alternator pulley, so there was still one belt driving the water pump, the alternator, and the PS pump. I smelled the burning belt and heard the thump when it let go, and kept a close eye on the gauges. There was no change.
That evening, at the rest area we were spending the night at near Fredericksburg, Texas, I crawled under to see what was going on. The third belt (the one closest to the engine) was still there, but not in great condition. After a short conversation with my mechanic buddy in Tucson, I decided to pick up a new pair of belts in F-burg so I would have them if I needed them (I had a spare of unknown age, but didn't really trust it).
Long story short, I carefully watched the amp gauge the rest of the way home, crossing my fingers and praying that the belt would hold up for the remainder of the trip (approx 600 miles). It did. I know it was risky, but I was too tired at the end of the day, the next two days (or maybe too lazy) to change it.
No other collateral damage, thank goodness. Dodged a bullet.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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