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Fan belt replacement

Does the counterweight have to be removed to replace belts? I have tried to temove the belts but found that the u-joint can't be pulled out of the way. The hyd. pump can't be moved enough. This is driving me crazy, please help. Thanks
  • Posted 2 Oct 2008 22:55
  • By jim_v
  • joined 26 Aug'08 - 61 messages
  • Michigan, United States
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I thought the unit was on a slip shaft.Might be stuck with old lube.I hve pried the units out and then cleaned them up.I did cut a grove into a yale to pass crank bolt once but i dont think you have to on this unit.
  • Posted 6 Nov 2008 23:00
  • By proshadetree
  • joined 23 Feb'06 - 484 messages
  • Tennessee, United States

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