Alternator Bracket pics needed
Le Mans Master
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From: Santa Ana CA
Interesting. I wonder whether it would actually be better or worse. All I know is that at high rpms I have never had any issues whatsoever with my a\c or alternator belts, yet I have read several other posts about similar power steering pump belt issues (In addition to a plethora of hydraulic issues with the system as well!
). My hypothesis was that the third point of contact across from the point of tensioning would actually stabilize the system by eliminating excess up-down travel of the elastic belt, much like a serpentine is stabilized by all sorts of pulleys. Just a hypothesis but please explain your reasoning by gentler curve
). My hypothesis was that the third point of contact across from the point of tensioning would actually stabilize the system by eliminating excess up-down travel of the elastic belt, much like a serpentine is stabilized by all sorts of pulleys. Just a hypothesis but please explain your reasoning by gentler curveAlso the belt would necesserily be longer, so "X" percent of stretch and flex would be a larger number leading to more bouncing on the pulleys.
On the other hand, if you have the pulleys and belts, it may be worth a try.
Last edited by toddalin; Jan 30, 2010 at 01:50 AM.
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If I understand correctly.....picture the area on the pulley that contacts the belt.
In my 2 pulley example, approximately 50% of the crank pulley and 50% of the power steering pulley is in contact with the belt.
Whereas, in the 3 pulley setup, only 33% of each pulley is in touch with the belt.
The more contact, the more retention.
In my 2 pulley example, approximately 50% of the crank pulley and 50% of the power steering pulley is in contact with the belt.
Whereas, in the 3 pulley setup, only 33% of each pulley is in touch with the belt.
The more contact, the more retention.
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Denver CO
If I understand correctly.....picture the area on the pulley that contacts the belt.
In my 2 pulley example, approximately 50% of the crank pulley and 50% of the power steering pulley is in contact with the belt.
Whereas, in the 3 pulley setup, only 33% of each pulley is in touch with the belt.
The more contact, the more retention.
In my 2 pulley example, approximately 50% of the crank pulley and 50% of the power steering pulley is in contact with the belt.
Whereas, in the 3 pulley setup, only 33% of each pulley is in touch with the belt.
The more contact, the more retention.
