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  1. 4th December 2008, 03:35 PM #1
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    Ever had one of those days...

    hi there

    As the title surgested - have you ever had one of those days where every thing you touched just turned to s--t........

    Well it all started with a simple task - change the fan belt of a Series One Land Rover Fire Engine .....it was still running but made a strange noise at idle. With further obstervations found the belt perished and cracked....

    Most would say quite a straight forward task - but it wasnt to be.

    To remove the old belt took the easy task of cutting it - well first of all all the generator bolts were stuck tight (get that with a 50 year of vehicle) - well after a little CRC the generator was loose. Went to put on the new belt put a little tension on the generator and strike two - put the screw driver through the welsh plug.

    Well to get to the welsh plug - remove the spare tyre - remove the bonnet - remove all the fire-hoses which wrap around the bonnet - remove the generator - topped of with removing the Govenor (Fire Truck) - drain the water etc etc.........and the list goes on?

    Well parts should be here tonight and I hope the simple task of changing a fan belt gets a little eaiser.......PS the welsh plug sizes are 1 15/16"s anyone know the belt size.........

    Well I hope others had a better day than mine - have to have the Fire Engine ready for the Christmas pagent tomorrow evening......

    Wayne
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    Wayne

    I know the BOSCH belt No. 15A0980 fits OK .... 15 = 15mm wide and 980 = 980 mm outer diameter . Super crap auto had them .. but destocked them and no longer carry them.. But they would get them for you on order I suspect. . I've got one on my motor and it's lasted OK ...

    As for bad days .. well.. the car is British .

    Mike
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    Mike,
    I thought the belt was meant to be 1000mm long. How is the position of your generator?

    I only buy my belts from CBC. They are made in USA. I did try and get some genuine Dunlop belts, but Dunlop would not reply to my E-Mails.

    Aaron.
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    As for bad days .. well.. the car is British
    Well put - why do we do it....

    But some good news - welsh plugs done and generator bolted back on just waiting for the belt (A friend in towns dropping one out later or in the am)

    Wayne
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron IIA View Post
    Mike,
    I thought the belt was meant to be 1000mm long. How is the position of your generator?

    I only buy my belts from CBC. They are made in USA. I did try and get some genuine Dunlop belts, but Dunlop would not reply to my E-Mails.

    Aaron.
    Hi Aaron

    The generator sits OK .... no problem... would 20mm make that much difference ? The Bosch belts are about 1/3 rd of the cost of a certain business in Melbourne who sells Series 1 fan belts .. The original width was 5/8" .. 15 mm is slightly narrower.. but you hardly notice it .

    CBC is consolidated bearing company ?

    Mike

    PS I spotted you in the radio day pics weekend at DOCS farm .
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    Just a normal DAY

    Wayne
    what can i say!!!
    in the words of a very wise man
    tell some one that cares.
    you will be please to know.
    you are not Robinson Caruso.
    cheers mate
    Ian
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    Glad to hear you have things under control, and I am sure you will be posting pictures of the Christmas Pageant.

    John
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    Hi there


    Thanks John - but still awaiting the belt, I do have a second hand one but would prefer after all the hassels to put on a new one.

    Hopefully the wife will get some pictures.

    As for the belt I am taking the old one down to Autopro today to get a spare....


    Ian......

    As we have all heard before "dry your eyes princes and toughen up"

    All the best

    Wayne
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    Hi there

    Repairs done and looking smick.....ready for the big night

    Wayne
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  10. 5th December 2008, 09:37 PM #10
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    Hi Wayne

    Glad to see all worked out in the end
    photo's of the Xmas do will be nice
    cheers
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