Reply to OzDozer:
For these kind of dreaded fanbelt access jobs, I've seen guys put TWO belts on, when everything was separated .. and tie the spare belt to parts of the engine, back out the way.
That way, when the operating belt gave up the ghost, all that was required, was to unclip the other new belt that was already in place, and install it.
Wouldn't be too acceptable on a concours show tractor .. but on a working tractor, it's a very practical solution to save a heap of additional work, when belt change time comes around again.
[quote="OzDozer"]For these kind of dreaded fanbelt access jobs, I've seen guys put TWO belts on, when everything was separated .. and tie the spare belt to parts of the engine, back out the way.
That way, when the operating belt gave up the ghost, all that was required, was to unclip the other new belt that was already in place, and install it.
Wouldn't be too acceptable on a concours show tractor .. but on a working tractor, it's a very practical solution to save a heap of additional work, when belt change time comes around again.[/quote]
I'll remember that, OzDozer!