07-14-2009, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Somewhere on the Rainbow,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 427, 331ci, 4 spd, 3.55s
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Gilmer belt concerns and proper tension
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Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon
I have a Gilmer drive setup, but I am worried about the long term impact of that on the alternator bearings, even with appropriate tension.
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I did change my water pump to standard rotation, and fitted a Gilmer set up. This works fine but I am worried about the longer term impact of that on the alternator bearings and its balance.
Merv
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Hi Merv,
Could you elaborate on your Gilmer belt concerns a little bit? Am running a new Gilmer belt setup and am already experiencing problems w/ the alternator -- have what looks like a carbon buildup on a frame rail near the alternator (brush material?) and the bearings are going (all within 500 miles). Tension? Would like to know how much tension is appropriate -- seems like the belt either flaps madly or is too tight.
Thanks, Dave
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