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Re: [T3] New to list too...sort of...


On 7 Feb 2002, at 17:18, Sqrbacklover@aol.com wrote:

> Aha....so this is probably pretty easy to do then....except for the puller -
> where would I find one?  I replaced the belt about a year ago - and then had a
> "VW" shop adjust it as needed - but you know how that goes.  Maybe it is too
> tight.  How do I know what adjustment is good?

It can be done with a puller, or even easier with a large vise and a couple of 
big screwdrivers. If you don't have the tools for this, just let the electrical 
shop take care of it. Of course you still have to find a good automotive 
electrical shop.  

The belt should be loose enough that it is easy to push it 3/8-1/2", but not so 
loose that you can push it 3/4-1".  

You really didn't say what went wrong that required a rebuild, or what the 
rebuild consisted of. What fails? In general, these last forever, except for 
bearings and brushes.

Of course you have to know to install them right, with the cooling hole 
pointing straight down; there's a little line on the opposite side which must be 
straight up, in line with the dot on the gen strap. If they don't get cooled, they 
don't survive long.


-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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