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Re: TR3 Fan Belt

To: "Jack I. Brooks" <brooks@belcotech.com>
Subject: Re: TR3 Fan Belt
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 18:26:04 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <3.0.5.16.19980518172438.2b3f9972@nt-server.belcotech.com>
Jack I. Brooks wrote:
> 
> I now have the greatest of admiration for all those listers who have
> changed a TR3 fan belt on the side of a road.  I noticed a nasty split and
> changed mine in my garage, with a floor jack, jack stands and good lighting.
> 
> Those who have done this know what I mean.
> 
> Those who haven't, check yours soon.  The inside can split before the outer
> skin lets go and this "ain't no walk in the park".
> 
> What was the Standard Motor Company thinking?
> 
> Jack Jack, if you are ever in need again these may help = the 20 X 900mm F&N 
sold by TRF is not a good fit, F & N are just plain trouble = Gates # 695 
which is 20 X 995mm = Cummins # 178539WRZ  = or the best  19 X 975mm, 
this is from a 1990 TRA article by none other than the new father in Ohio 
, Mr. Bruce Clough "batman", hope I can send this with bruces permission


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