belt replacement

[JSmith]

guys on the belt replacement, how do you loosen the tention pulley?



Is there a special tool or is a 3/8 ratchet all that is needed?

 

[Rammin On]

I use a long 3/8 breaker bar ... works like a champ

 

[redramnc]

IF you haven't picked up a belt yet you might want to get a Goodyear Gatorback belt. They are a little more expensive but mine has shut up the "shutdown squawk".

 

[BFaoro]

#'s

Red,

You wouldn't happen to have the part number for the belt handy, would you ??

 

[Oil Ape]

I too am running the Gatorback belt. I figured a little more now saves a lot of frustration on the road. The number on the Gatorback is Goodyear 4080810/8pk2055.

 

[redramnc]

I have the sleeve it came in along with the old belt in my shop. I will dig it out and get back to you. I picked it up at the local auto parts store (not a chain store) and they had to get it from their warehouse, if I remember correctly. Seems like it cost about $35 a year ago.

 

[Oil Ape]

I think I paid closer to $50 about a month ago. I probably got scalped, but oh well, you win some you lose some. It took about a week for them to order it in but it was well worth it. Much quieter than the stock belt. You are going to want to cross-check those #'s anyway with the dealer but they should get you in the ballpark.

 

[BFaoro]

Awesome

Thanks fellas I knew I could count on a couple people helping out >

 

[Bob Ellithorpe]

Whatever you do ,make sure you have either a long 3/8 breaker bar or a 3/8 ratchet with a cheater bar because that spring on the tension pulley is one strong spring. The first time I tried moving the tensioner pulley I damn near got some fingers caught!! Also make sure the belt is properly lined up in the pulley grooves.

 

[Pit Bull]

How often do you need to replace?

 

[shendren]

just bought one yesterday. $55.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Longitudinal cracks/tears warrant replacement... .

The little cracks on the ribs also worry some folks..... but I have seen many go with these cracks for a LONG time with no problems. My general rule of thumb is to change 'em once they start to get the little cracks... . it's cheap insurance.



Keep the old (hopefully usable... ) belt under the seat... . it could save your behind one day... .



Matt

 

[Oil Ape]

Is this what we're talking about?

 

[redramnc]

The guy needs to be trying to balance one foot on a milk crate and the other one at an angle out in thin air to be exactly what we are talking about.



ROTFLMAO



Of course, some of the smaller ones amongst us can probably walk up under it and see it from below... ..... I know, that was below the belt.

 

[WDaniels]

What Bill Ellenthorp says. I did get my fingers caught between the 3/8 ratchet with swivel head and the engine. Ever tap dance on top of a milk crate? It's one of those things you only do once.

Use the breaker bar and nothing else.

WD