I would not be without this belt tensioning tool. I'm thinking of buying a couple more just in case the ones I have break. They are *really* hard to find. http://www.mscdirect.com/product/35438209?rItem=35438209
As for belts, several sources have told me that Gates makes the best belts, cogged or otherwise. On 3 December 2013 06:07, Aaron Rouhi <admiralmag...@outlook.com> wrote: > 3) I don't own a belt tensioner so instead I use an Irwin Quick Grip > Clamps/Spreader to tension it. Not ideal but it works... > > Cheers, > Aaron R. > Admiral Maggie, > 1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540 > Annapolis, MD > > > ------------------------------ > Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 22:03:28 -0800 > From: kevindrisc...@gmail.com > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List Stiff throttle and belt recommendations for Yamar 2GM20 > on cnc 30 mkII > > > Our new to us 30-2 started sounding a bit hollow and throwing some stream > out of exist the other night so I opened the water pump Sunday and found > this: > https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwhcX19YaPJ8N3E0cmJrYWwyTlE/edit?usp=docslist_api > Only one of the fins appeared to be completely in tact > > So my questions are: > (1) - What is the best toothed belt easily obtained as a replacement? (I > read the Yanmar belts were less than stellar) > (2) - How would you clean pullies before reassembly? > (3) - 30 mk-2 owners....How the h€ll does one tighten an alternator belt > on the 2GM20 with the nut facing the back of the nut facing the stern and > almost completely inaccessible. > (4) - The throttle is painfully stiff to the point I almost need two hands > to move it. Is there an easy lubrication point to get it moving again till > I can replace the cable? > > Thanks everybody. > > Kevin > s/v Osprey > C&C 30 mkII > > Pic from Thanksgiving: > https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwhcX19YaPJ8QWtlbGE2NzhYRzQ/edit?usp=docslist_api > > Sent from my Tablet > > _______________________________________________ This List is provided by > the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC
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