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Over the last few months I've been experiencing squealing noises from the fan / altenator belt on my 8.

I don't want to overtighten the belt because I don't like the feel of the new waterpump I fitted when I rebuilt the engine a couple of years ago.

So to give me a little bit of fine tuning I have pinched one of the headlamp raise / lower adjusters off a spare headlight pod (RTC1992) with it's brass bush

Has anyone else tried this or can see a reason why it wouldn't work or collapse because it's not strong enough?

Cheers
Ian

Ian Freeman
1979 TR8 DHC
Triumph Courier
Triumph owner for 31 years

Maybe this will do the job:

http://www.stationaryengineparts.com/Anti-Slip-Belt-Dressing.html

Henk

1980 TR7 US Convertible
1978 Mini Clubman Estate

Thanks for that Henk- I have already tried a similar belt dressing

Interesting web site - has given me some inspiration for something else I've had laying around in the garage for a while.

Cheers
Ian

Ian Freeman
1979 TR8 DHC
Triumph Courier
Triumph owner for 31 years

Hi Ian,

Got one of Clint's from Wedge Shops turn buckle adjusters works a treat, so I guess a shorter version should work. Once the alternator is tight its not like that it will doing a lot.

http://www.thewedgeshopstore.com/produc ... r-TR8.html

Cheers John


LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!

1976 Speke FHC Beauty

1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

Thanks John,

Seems to fit Ok - but would like to look at Clint's offering - are you going to Gaydon on Sunday?

Cheers
Ian

Ian Freeman
1979 TR8 DHC
Triumph Courier
Triumph owner for 31 years

Hi Ian,

Will be there, will if I remenber put a mirror in the boot as not the easy to see tucked down the front

Cheers John


LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!

1976 Speke FHC Beauty

1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!