Re: a/c pulley bearings bad design

[jtrealty@xxxx]

There are 2 reasons why you would blow out the bearings prematurely. 
Don't use the ones made in China and don't overtighten the belt. It is 
really easy to overtighten and not realize it. If it slips it is too 
loose but don't tighten much more than that! For the technicaly 
correct procedure refer to N:08:13 step 6. If you install a new belt 
it should be a little tighter and rechecked in about a week as new 
belts strech a lot when first installed. The bearings can be obtained 
at any large power transmission parts supply. Bring the old ones and 
match them up. They are about $2.00 apiece for someone off the street, 
over the counter cash sales. In LARGE quantities they are probably 
less than a buck each for the GOOD ones.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, dherv10@xxxx wrote:
> Walt and Group, There is different bearings. I will find out monday, 
but the 
> ones we use in the alternators is what you want. They are black seal 
for 
> alternators and you know how long they last.
> John
> www.specialTauto.com