V- Bolt - Volkswagen Beetle 1972 Maintenance And Repair Manual

c. The closing time must be be¬
tween 2
y}
and 4'/4 seconds. If it
is not. loosen the set screw on
the control
NOTE
Turn screw to the right (clockwise)
to increase closing time. Turn
screw to the left (counterclock¬
wise) to decrease closing time
d. Recheck closing time. If it is
good, tighten the setscrew. Dis¬
connect tachometer
e Take the car for a test drive. Re¬
check the closing time. The clos¬
ing time must not exceed 6
seconds. If it does, adjust once
again.
f. Shut off engine.
V-Belt
Toots Needed
Socket wrench, 'ft, inch.
%
inch drive
Sliding T-handle. % inch drive
Screwdriver.
%
inch
Torque wrench. 0 to 150 foot-pounds.
% inch drive
Materials Needed
V belt. VW Part No 111 903 137 D
or equivalent
Wrapping plastic or paper
The V-belt drives the engine cooling fan and generator Therefore it is very important that
the belt be in good condition and properly adjusted. A spare belt should always be car¬
ried in the car. If the belt shows signs of excessive wear, fraying or cracking, it should be
replaced
The V-belt is adjusted by changing the gap between the plates of a two-piece pulley.
Adding spacers opens the gap between the plates and loosens the belt. Removing them
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