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Furnace Belt Tauntness?
Hi Folks,
Is there a 'rule of thumb" that a person can go by adjusting the tightness of the fan belt. I'm afraid of overtightening and taking out fan bearings....any tips?...Thanks....Jim |
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Furnace Belt Tauntness?
Jimi wrote:
Hi Folks, Is there a 'rule of thumb" that a person can go by adjusting the tightness of the fan belt. I'm afraid of overtightening and taking out fan bearings....any tips?...Thanks....Jim Hi, Bronze sleeve bearing needs very loose belt tension, just not enought to slip. Otherwise it'll cause premature wear of the the sleeve. |
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Furnace Belt Tauntness?
On Thu, 8 Feb 2007 20:13:44 -0600, "Jimi"
wrote: Hi Folks, Is there a 'rule of thumb" that a person can go by adjusting the tightness of the fan belt. I'm afraid of overtightening and taking out fan bearings....any tips?...Thanks....Jim The weight of the hinged blower motor should tension the fan belt just enough to turn the squirrel cage without slipping. |
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