Fair enough. Either way you need to watch the pump pulley to make sure its turning.
On Jun 4, 2017 11:11 AM, "Edward Levert via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Be careful not to over tighten the belt. I believe 1/2 in. deflection is > called for. If too tight, you may ream out the slotted hole of the water > pump pulley and round down the end of the shaft. I know as I had this > happen to a newly rebuilt pump. > > Ed Levert > C&C 34 > Briar Patch > New Orleans > > > On Sun, Jun 4, 2017 at 8:43 AM mike amirault via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I agree with Josh. I have seen this happen when your water pump drive >> belt is too slack; it will pump at low RPMs but not higher RPMs. >> Sometimes, during the idle winter season, the drive belt will develop a >> “set” and cause slippage. >> Tension your drive belt and try again. >> >> Mike Amirault >> C&C 33ii Lovely Cruise >> SMSC NS. >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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