Re: IML: 1960 Imperial - Belts Problem

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

It would seem that by disturbing the original configuration, the only solution is a custom job. That is unless you can reassemble the car to include the missing parts of the factory air. By your post, it is difficult to know what was done to compensate for the changes made, and why it failed.

Paul W.

In an email dated 7/10/2005 2:06:12 pm GMT Daylight time, James Brown <jimmb1960@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

>Greetings and salutations -
> 
>I am having a problem with one of the belts
>rubbing against the neck of the radiator fan.
> 
>I suspect this is because the factory installed A/C compressor
>is no longer on the engine, causing a slight shift of the belts.
> 
>This situation manifested itself Monday morning on my way to work.
>Fortunately for me, it all came to a head in the parking lot at work
>and not on the highway. The broken belt was practically brand new.
> 
>The local mechanic, who restores Studebakers, is no stranger to
>other older cars. He showed me evidence of a previous fix where
>somebody thought they had aligned the pulleys. Problem was
>"they" aligned one pulley too far to he left, causing the belt to
>slightly bind. The rest is AAA history.
> 
>SO - it looks like the belts, pulleys, etc. need a complete
>examination. I don' want to and don't need to rush into this
>situation and would appreciate any info./advice from you folks.
> 
>Just want to fix once and fix it right.
> 
>As always, thank you for you interest and words.
> 
>Jim Brown
>'60 Crown Southampton - 4 dr. Alaskan White
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