--Dave,the 'right' belt is a 'wrapped' 3/8", 3xv560 or something,vendors have them..keep an eye on the belt,DAILY,they DO stretch in the first few weeks,and will flip..it's also possible the pulleys-especially the fan bearing- are out of alignment;the fan bearing shaft has been known to get loose in the upper CC cover,and pull out..

Tom Z,,Rochester NY

Ok, You didn't fry it! GGG

I think it is ok now to tell you that. LOL







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Just one more question and I'll drop this. I've just read every Corvair manual I have regarding proper belt tension and am just not sure if I should take it back to Goodyear or not. With the engine totally cold, I CAN move the alternator vanes with a finger but it's not all that easy. I don't know "pounds" of pressure by feel but it seems like this is too tight.

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Dave
Columbus, OH

'66 Monza convertible
'73 Eldorado convertible

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You should be able to push the alt fan with 1 finger with some resistance on a cold engine. Do you have any Corvair buddies near you that can assist you, the belt tension is a simple adjustment every Corvair owner should know how to make.

Chris
Rowlett, Tx
NTCA - North Texas Corvair Association
CORSA
'64 Monza 'vert