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Mart · 12-13-2011, 06:44 PM

Fair enuff, just an idea.

With regards to water pump loading, though, the loading isn't equal. due to the load on the generator, the driver's side pump is on the tight side of the belt and the other pump is on the loose side, so the loading is unequal.

If you have to offset the generator, offsetting to the driver's side is the best side to go to, because the pump on that side gets less "wrap" of the belt, but that is compensated by the better tension on that side. The passenger side is the loose side, but benefits from better "wrap".

Oh yes, I'm full of useless snippets of info.

Mart.

12-13-2011, 06:44 PM	#24
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,240	Re: Ronning 8BA style distributor on 59A Fair enuff, just an idea. With regards to water pump loading, though, the loading isn't equal. due to the load on the generator, the driver's side pump is on the tight side of the belt and the other pump is on the loose side, so the loading is unequal. If you have to offset the generator, offsetting to the driver's side is the best side to go to, because the pump on that side gets less "wrap" of the belt, but that is compensated by the better tension on that side. The passenger side is the loose side, but benefits from better "wrap". Oh yes, I'm full of useless snippets of info. Mart.