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Re: TR4 & TR4A Fan belts

To: Brad.Kahler@141.com
Subject: Re: TR4 & TR4A Fan belts
From: ArthurK101@aol.com
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 12:51:52 EST
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
In a message dated 98-12-16 12:36:34 EST, brad.kahler@141.com writes:

> After doing some further research on this I've found a 1/4" difference in 
> the 
>  replacement mounts that I got from TRF and the mounts currently on the 
>  car. TRF's is 1 1/4" tall and the ones in the car are 1 1/2" tall.   In 
> appearance 
>  the two sets of mounts look identical until you hold a tape measure to
them. 
> 
>  

Brad, a 1/2 inch would probably make the difference.  As I said, if one has
the engine out and/or is replacing the mounts then installing a larger rubber
buffer or a washer might be a good idea.  But since the belts don't need
replacement that often - IMO - it is not worth the trouble.  The techniques I
outlined previously will work when changing the belt.  Please keep us informed
if the oversized buffer/buffer with washer causes any other problelms.
Th/anks.  Cheers.

Art Kelly

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