I haven't heard of this exact problem in the past. But it sounds like
you are putting too much tension on the belt. It is a common mistake on
the early TR's to tension the big belt just like you would tension the
tiny belts we are used to on our modern cars. the belt should be
reletivly loose (check you manual for exact specs. A belt that is over
tensioned can cause problems with the water pump, the generator, and
even premature wear of the crank pully.
> 2 months ago, I noticed an odd sound again. This time, the
> key and the water pump shaft had wore out the hole in the
> pulley, allowing it to wobble. I installed the old pulley,
> and all seemed well until....
>
> Today, I noticed the familiar odd sound again. I tighted the
> nut on the water pump shaft, and it helped a little, but something
> is still wrong.
>
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Kevin Spooner
The Sports Works of Greeley
Specializing in Triumphs and British Sports Cars
britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com
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