Broken down in Austin. Need blower belt.

[brianzero]

I welded the lower ball, and the crack. It just needs to hold for the rest of my trip. The belt has the proper tension, so what could go wrong here?

[gumpy]

I... so what could go wrong here?

Well, you just jinxed yourself!


I'd like to see a photo of your repair, if you can.

[brianzero]

Here are the welds. I welded that lower joint, because that forces that part of the linkage in the right orientation. Otherwise, because of that crack, that linkage ball can move and tension on the belt is lost. I know this is only a bandaid.

[gumpy]

Well, I guess I don't understand where the break was because I don't see any welds on the upper part where I thought you were referring. Looks like you welded the jamb nut to the threaded rod as well as to the lower female end.

Well, if it gets you home, that's the goal, and then you can address it properly. 

Good luck on the remainder of the trip.

[Scott & Heather]

That joint is supposed to pivot not be welded??? I'm missing something...


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[eagle19952]

That joint is supposed to pivot not be welded??? I'm missing something...


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which begs the question...why did they waste a grease fitting ?

[brianzero]

The grease fitting was already wasted, actually a few of them were. And yes, that joint provides a pivot for adjusting the belt.

[Scott & Heather]

Ok so you temp welded to get home I see now. Ok.


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