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Changing Water Pump and Alternator Belts

Posted: 7/6/04 8:43pm Message 1 of 12
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Lake Oswego, OR - USA
Joined: 12/29/2002
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Vette(s): 1968 Corvette T-Top Coupe, 427 L71, Rally Red Exterior, Saddle Interior
Well Monday was a nice day and the ole 68 Vette's belts had been squeaking lately, so I proceeded to change the belts. I removed the alternator so I could get to the power steering pump and loosen it up as well. Once done I realized that I could not get the new water pump/power steering belt on, as they are deep groove pulleys.

So I proceed to tug and pull for the next 10 minutes (like an idiot). Believe me, its been a while since I've changed the belts, I'm getting older and can't remember XXXX sometimes. So I finally came to my senses and removed the fan clutch. Amazing, I'd forgotten that the water pump pulley pulls right off. Made it easy to put the belt back on, and bingo! I'm back in business.

So the lessen learned! Don't forget that the water pump pulley pulls right off after the fan clutch is removed. Just a reminder! 50 years old, thinking like I'm 95.

I'm lucky that I've never told anyone about this as I'd be embarrassed! Opps!

Mark |withstupid|


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Changing Water Pump and Alternator Belts

Posted: 7/7/04 11:00am Message 2 of 12
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
I would like to say I never do things like that. I would like to say it. But I'm just not that big of a liar. We all have our turn.


Changing Water Pump and Alternator Belts

Posted: 7/8/04 4:15am Message 3 of 12
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Southgate, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L48 4 speed.
It's called having a senior moment |blinkyeyes| Another sign of it is repeating yourself. Another sign of it is repeating yourself. |eek| |ohwell|


Changing Water Pump and Alternator Belts

Posted: 7/8/04 7:55pm Message 4 of 12
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
They say there are two thing that go as we get older. The first is your hearing, and I can't remember the other.


Changing Water Pump and Alternator Belts

Posted: 7/8/04 8:05pm Message 5 of 12
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KEYPORT, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Stingray Coupe and C5 and C6 Coupes.
I was gonna type something... but I forgot what it was. |headscratch|


Changing Water Pump and Alternator Belts

Posted: 7/13/04 7:03am Message 6 of 12
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Annandale, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 White/Black
I turned 50 this year. All I can say is, "What happened"? I tend to forget just about everything and I'm in a business that requires attenetion to detail. What's the alternative to getting older? I really don't want to think about that option. We can always start a forum for senior Corvette moments. |laugh|


Changing Water Pump and Alternator Belts

Posted: 7/14/04 4:29am Message 7 of 12
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Southgate, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L48 4 speed.
 We can always start a forum for senior Corvette moments. |laugh| 
But then we'd all forget where it's at |laugh| |wink| LOL


Changing Water Pump and Alternator Belts

Posted: 7/14/04 7:51am Message 8 of 12
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Canada
Joined: 11/27/2003
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Vette(s): 1974 T-top 454/400 auto w/delux interior, power windows, white w/black int.,American Racing mags w/Goodyear tires. previously owned... 1969 convertible - 427/390 auto w/hardtop 1965 coupe - 327/300 4 spd
Where what's at?? |laugh|



Changing Water Pump and Alternator Belts

Posted: 7/15/04 9:06pm Message 9 of 12
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As a thirty-something, this is a little scary. |eek|


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Changing Water Pump and Alternator Belts

Posted: 7/16/04 4:27am Message 10 of 12
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Sterling Heights, MI - USA
Joined: 11/13/2003
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Vette(s): 1982 Collector Edition, color is silver/beige.
At least we have our vetts. Driving them makes us feel like 15 and not 50.......agreed! |cheers|


Mike

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