Mrs 3Ltr stopped today

solarman216 · 25-05-2021, 21:47

Yes called out to the 3lt today amongst all else I had to do, popped the bonnet and did not like the angle of the serpentine belt, got the torch out and seems the alternator pulley was not where it should be, I was a bit dubious about starting it first, not wanting it to come off and do more damage but looking at the belt realised all the time the belt is tight it would keep it in line roughly, so jump started it and sent the Mrs on her way home.

So can somebody tell me why oh why these ridiculous free wheel pulleys are used? a free wheel will not be going back I can assure you, Rick

25-05-2021, 21:47	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Mrs 3Ltr stopped today Yes called out to the 3lt today amongst all else I had to do, popped the bonnet and did not like the angle of the serpentine belt, got the torch out and seems the alternator pulley was not where it should be, I was a bit dubious about starting it first, not wanting it to come off and do more damage but looking at the belt realised all the time the belt is tight it would keep it in line roughly, so jump started it and sent the Mrs on her way home. So can somebody tell me why oh why these ridiculous free wheel pulleys are used? a free wheel will not be going back I can assure you, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.