But what about on a tow truck with nuts? Always, just remember 8 shims is the need. Do that and you'll succeed. On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 1:12 PM, Eskimeaux <cajun-eskimo@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I do not like them Sammie I am, I do not like them, i do not like them in > a bus with Gus... > > *Eskimo* > > > > > ------------------------------ > Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:11:28 -0700 > From: atx_bus@xxxxxxxxx > Subject: [tcb] Re: Generator pulley? > To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > The pulley that broke appeared to be original, but I cannot be for certain > since the bus is older than me. It was the inner half of the pulley that > snapped, the outer portion spun off from the center section. And it did > make a terrible noise. Just another noise to put in the memory banks. I do > not like new noises! > > Jeff > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > *To:* tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > *Sent:* Monday, August 24, 2009 9:17:06 AM > *Subject:* [tcb] Re: Generator pulley? > > All pulleys are not created equal either. > The last one that I bought was WAY nicer than the local ones I've been > getting. > Don't remember the brand though. > > sammie smith wrote: > > Look for some originals at the next swap meet. > > --- On *Mon, 8/24/09, Mike Hayes <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx>*wrote: > > > From: Mike Hayes <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx> <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > Subject: [tcb] Re: Generator pulley? > To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Date: Monday, August 24, 2009, 8:22 AM > > The new ones I've been getting are spot welded to the center hub part > with 3 welds and they break those welds. > > sammie smith wrote: > > Reasonably so. Check it occasionally and it will usually give you fair > > warning before catastrophic failure. I have never had one crater on > > me on the road. Have usually noticed deterioration before failure. > > > > --- On *Sun, 8/23/09, atx > > /<atx_bus@xxxxxxxxx<http://us.mc833.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=atx_bus@xxxxxxxxx>>/* > wrote: > > > > > > From: atx > > <atx_bus@xxxxxxxxx<http://us.mc833.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=atx_bus@xxxxxxxxx> > > > > Subject: [tcb] Re: Generator pulley? > > To: > > "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<http://us.mc833.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>" > <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<http://us.mc833.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009, 10:47 PM > > > > Thanks for the lists, a pulley wasn't on mine. It will be now. > > > > Also, I remember Dan having a good list. > > > > So it's an easy enough fix, and worth carrying a spare, but is > > failure of this part common? > > > > Jeff > > > > sent via iPhone > > > > > > On Aug 23, 2009, at 9:26 PM, Mike Hayes > > <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx<http://us.mc833.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > > <http://us.mc833.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx>> > > wrote: > > > > Wow such a small list. :-) I'm sure there is something I forgot. > > > > I carry that and.... > > > > points > > cap > > rotor > > condenser > > 1 set plugs > > 1 long plug wire > > 1 engine gasket kit > > 1 set of wheel bearings > > nuts, bolts, washers and cotter pins > > a well used but good distributer > > new fuel pump > > clutch cable > > throttle cable > > old but good coil > > bulbs, fuses extra wire > > high temp silicon > > jb weld > > duck tape > > zip tie's > > Flash light > > small floor jack > > 4 way lug wrench > > couple of fuel filters > > couple feet of fuel line > > 5 quart jug of oil > > brake fluid > > Toolbox > > > > > > > > > > > > Alma Jo Barrera wrote: > > There is an unspoken emergency kit that should be carried with you > > at all times. > > > > 1. fire extinguisher > > 2. belt > > 3. pulley ( yes I have had one just shatter) > > 4. shims > > 5. woodruff key > > 6. fire extinguisher (again) > > 7. accelerator cable > > 8. clutch cable > > 9. flares > > 10. cold beer > > > > Other Vokies can probably add to the list, I am a fairly newbie > > and still don't know all the ins and outs. > > > > I was told that as soon as the belt brakes or pulley goes out to > > pull over..no ands, if or buts about it. So I have just made that > > my rule of thumb. > > > > Alma jo > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find > out > more.<http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:SI_SB_online:082009> > -- My Email Moniker http://www.findinternettv.com/Video,item,1570570433.aspx