Ed,
I have the same problem with belt removal on my BJ8. Luckily I had a cog
type belt installed and by turning it sideways was just able to remove
it past the large nut on the end of the crankshaft. The nut is designed
for a crank start so the next opportunity I have I will remove the nut
and grind the ears off which will give me plenty of room. Maybe your BJ8
has that type nut also.
Alan S
Edwin Harris wrote:
> Michael,
>
> I appreciate your advice about the steps in lifting the front of my
> BJ8 engine in order to tighten the pulley. I have removed all but the
> engine mounts, but am waiting until this evening when I replace the
> transmission to do that because I don't want the engine rocking around
> without something to stabilize it. My problem seems to be compounded
> because the engine is so close to the front cross member that I can't
> even remove the fan belt. Is there any way to adjust the engine mounts
> short of fabricating new ones? I know the restraint on the rear of
> the transmission can be adjusted somewhat, but it appears that the
> engine mounts are in a fixed position. I need to be able to change fan
> belts without lifting the engine. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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