Fan Belt Removal; Fan Belt Inspection; Fan Belt Assembly - Allis-Chalmers Model G Service Manual

FAN BELT
Removal
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Loosen the generator brace and move the
generator closer to the cylinder block. Re-
move the upper right capscrew and spacer
attaching the hood support to the cylinder
block.
Inspection
Check the belt and the condition of the sheaves.
The sheave side should be fiat and smooth
and the belt should not bottom in the sheave.
If the belt is grease-soaked, deteriorated or
broken, it should be replaced.
AssemblY.,
Check the fan belt tension opposite the gen-
erator pulley on the straight side of the belt.
The belt should move in or out approximately
one-half inch from the straight line. In-
sufficient tension causes belt l';lippage or
excessive tension places an overload on the
front fan shaft bearing or the generator bear-
ings.
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