TheFees
09-17-2005, 10:01 PM
It seems that I am forever adjusting fan belts, at least every few times I go out. I have an 18 classic 350 mag, and I coat the entire motor every winter with a 50/50 mix of WD-40 and motor oil. I try to keep it off of the belts. I have removed belts and sanded pulleys before. I figure any rust, or coarseness to the surface, and you are slowly grinding away at the surface of your belts.
I was wondering if anyone had a good belt remedy. How do you protect the pulleys from rusting during the off season? How do you prevent the oil mix from making the belt slip, creating a sanding effect? I have tried Mercruiser belts, and Goodyear equivalents. Anyone have any ideas on the difference between Mercruiser belts and off the shelf ones? Thanks ahead of time. Bob
I was wondering if anyone had a good belt remedy. How do you protect the pulleys from rusting during the off season? How do you prevent the oil mix from making the belt slip, creating a sanding effect? I have tried Mercruiser belts, and Goodyear equivalents. Anyone have any ideas on the difference between Mercruiser belts and off the shelf ones? Thanks ahead of time. Bob