Has anyone tried this?

[Ianftr8]

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

[Henk]

Maybe this will do the job:

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

Henk

1980 TR7 US Convertible
1978 Mini Clubman Estate

[Ianftr8]

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

[john 215]

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 !!!!

[Ianftr8]

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

[john 215]

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 !!!!