I bought a fan belt tensioner, like the one someone answering your request showed, from JC Whitney. When I searched their catalog online, I couldn't find it. Perhaps you'll get better results if you call them.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Sun, May 14, 2023 at 12:53 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello, > > > > A while ago someone on this list talked about a simple (and inexpensive) > tool that could be used as the third hand when tensioning the V-belt. > > > > The normal problem is that you need, really, three hands: two to hold the > alternator in position, preferable with help of some lever, and the third > to tighten the bolt that holds it. That tool was supposed to allow the > procedure to be completed single-handedly. > > > > I think that the tool was from McMaster-Carr, or Harbor Freight, or some > similar outlet. > > > > I tried to find it searching through Google, but to no avail. In the end, > I used the 3rd and 4th hand (of a helpful friend), but I’d like to be > able to do it on my own. > > > > Could someone point me to this implement? > > > > Thanks > > > > Marek > > > > 1994 c270 ”Legato” > > Ottawa, ON > > > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!uZ7vhp29lUXHOPcNaNWdZm_xslhfMtUcWOnRcrg1RbR2ehi974o-P8w9YsyNDuVsGUTrpqausBfYdE9IQfxadPs$ > Thanks for your help. > Stu >
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu