Darn it away! Flywheel belt, forgot to put it on.

[ron sterba]

Just torqued extension bolts on flywheel and looked at the ground and saw the belt I was suppose to put on,OOPS! Was wondering if I can remove the two bolts and one nut off starter to drop starter down just a bit to slip on belt. Prop not on yet. Wasn't sure if there was something connected into engine (YIO 320) block from the starter other than the three, bolts and nut..Is there a gasket between block and starter.What would be the re-torque values on those three.This looks the easiest way to get the belt on.What your thoughts. much appreciated!

Ron in Oregon

[gasman]

That procedure should work just fine...............

[Wayne Gillispie]

Don't feel bad, I installed the prop then could not find a way to stretch the belt over the prop. I was just checking the fit...thats it.

[krw5927]

As gasman said, that will be fine. The bolt and 3 nuts that hold the starter are 5/16-18 thread. Per the Lycoming overhaul manual, that size bolt or nut should be torqued to 17 ft-lb (204 in/lb).

[Don Jones]

........and easier to just unbolt the spacer and start over. The bolts on the starter are finiky to get to and will have to come pretty much completely out
to install the belt. (ask me how I know)

[ron sterba]

Kurt thanks for the torque values. I'll give it a try. Don I tried taking the the bolts out but the locktite 242 adds 12 ft lbs to the removal and since I was by my shelf I couldn't hold the flywheel still and break the the bolts loose at the same time. I'm just working my way to setting the upper cowl/hinges so I have nothing in the way of the starter thats why those bolts looked the easiest on the starter. Thanks guys. I guess this OOPS is nothing new.I'm told welcome to the WORLD of engine-omics! Thank God I didn't put the 3 bladed Catto prop on yet. RV9A Ron in Oregon

[rocketbob]

http://www.fennerdrives.com/powertwist-plus/?=

I have had excellent results with these belts on machinery and I see no reason why they can't be used for an alternator belt. They do significantly reduce vibration. I will be using one of these on my Rocket.

[Lars]

Originally Posted by rocketbob

http://www.fennerdrives.com/powertwist-plus/?=

I have had excellent results with these belts on machinery and I see no reason why they can't be used for an alternator belt. They do significantly reduce vibration. I will be using one of these on my Rocket.

Interesting idea. What sort of machinery have you used them on? Do you know offhand what size cross section we would need (yes, I could probably figure it out myself but I'm being lazy)?

[rocketbob]

I've used them on my lathe, surface grinder, two mills, and on a drill press. It significantly reduced vibration on my lathe and made a noticeable difference in the finish of the turned part.

[Lars]

Originally Posted by rocketbob

I've used them on my lathe, surface grinder, two mills, and on a drill press. It significantly reduced vibration on my lathe and made a noticeable difference in the finish of the turned part.

I'm sold. My lathe needs a new belt. Thanks for the info. Nice concept for a spare alternator belt too. Would beat pulling my Hartzell far from home.