Thread: Fuel Pump Belt

Originally Posted by BradC

From memory I used a razor blade to saw my way through the belt. Didn't take long.

Obviously not the double-sided type, but a single edged paint scraper type, which are very useful I've basically stopped sharpening knives, and just use these for almost everything and then throw them away.

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Obviously not the double-sided type, but a single edged paint scraper type, which are very useful I've basically stopped sharpening knives, and just use these for almost everything and then throw them away.

Yeah, years ago I bought 2 packs of 100 from Masters. I'm the same, use until it doesn't do the job and turf it. I did use them for welding practice for a while. Make great tests for low current TIG.

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Obviously not the double-sided type, but a single edged paint scraper type, which are very useful I've basically stopped sharpening knives, and just use these for almost everything and then throw them away.

Are you Jack the Ripper?

Originally Posted by CountOtto

What's the best way to remove the old belt? When I did the belt on my Territory I chomped thru the belt with a pair of side cutters. A very slow and awkward job. Others have suggested just remove the tensioner pulley but I was concerned it would mangle the retaining bolt on the last bit of thread.

yes undo the retaining bolt

Originally Posted by ATH

I always thought the saying was 'Practice makes perfect'. Sounds better than 'reasonable' to me...
AlanH.

yes... it is.

I have yet to see in all my time a job I thought was perfect at least not in my mind, there is always some item that could have been done better, easier, neater, quicker etc etc.
When people start to believe they are somehow perfect or are the bee all and end all on a particular subject then they stop learning.

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

yes undo the retaining bolt

With no fear to damage the last few threads or do you support it while undoing?

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

With no fear to damage the last few threads or do you support it while undoing?

i think you are over thinking it... the foot (for the want of a better word) of the tensioner fits neatly into a recessed area so difficult for it to fling out, but as others have said a razor blade will likely make short word of it.

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

yes... it is.

I have yet to see in all my time a job I thought was perfect at least not in my mind, there is always some item that could have been done better, easier, neater, quicker etc etc.
When people start to believe they are somehow perfect or are the bee all and end all on a particular subject then they stop learning.

When we stop learning we may as well give up altogether. We can always learn from others experiences..... or at least most of us can.

AlanH.