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rv6ejguy 06-05-2020 08:01 AM



Yes, Dave now has a lightweight flywheel and front mount alternator.

I'd stick with the US made one from McMaster rather than Harbor Freight stuff. Support US industry.

Ralph Inkster 06-05-2020 08:41 AM

Dave must be in line for the EVER EVOLVING HOMEBUILT award!

gasman 06-05-2020 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rv6ejguy (Post 1436449)


Yes, Dave now has a lightweight flywheel and front mount alternator.

I'd stick with the US made one from McMaster rather than Harbor Freight stuff. Support US industry.

Looks like he is also running your ignition.

RV7A Flyer 06-05-2020 03:29 PM

I carry one of those linked belts (forget the brand at the moment) in my emergency kit. I figure it'd be good enough to get home in the event of a broken belt.

I suppose in a real pinch you could do what we did back in our student poverty-stricken days...use a nylon stocking :)

rv6ejguy 06-05-2020 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gasman (Post 1436501)
Looks like he is also running your ignition.

Just our EFI. He runs Lightspeed III ignitions.

Norman CYYJ 06-05-2020 07:05 PM

What's a nylon stocking and where could you find one?

RV7A Flyer 06-06-2020 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Norman CYYJ (Post 1436645)
What's a nylon stocking and where could you find one?

In my younger days, I was quite good at finding them :)

Walt 06-06-2020 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JDeanda (Post 1436222)
I like to keep a spare belt tied out of the way. Those things are hard to replace, especially with a three blade propeller. It?s a real bear having to pull that thing over the third blade.

I'd suggest removing the prop every so often, say 5 or 6 years, clean the sludge out of the crank and install a new belt, forget tying up a spare.

Steve Melton 06-06-2020 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Walt (Post 1436724)
I'd suggest removing the prop every so often, say 5 or 6 years, clean the sludge out of the crank and install a new belt, forget tying up a spare.

agreed. my original belt has been on 7 yrs and looks new. I have a B&C alternator.

Red Mtn flyer 06-18-2020 05:26 AM

An alternative [particularly for the second 'get home' belt]:
https://www.usabearingsandbelts.com/...lar-vbelt.html
A little work to match your Gates part #, or measure length. This one is for IO-320 with B&C alternator.


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