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Locking the nut on the fan pulley
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:14 pm
by JimmyC
I recently had my Pinz serviced and on the way home the nut that holds the fan pulley together spun off and it threw the belt. I managed to find all the pieces (in the rain)and put it back together. I think somehow they failed to get it tight when they adjusted the belt.
I was surprised that there was no means to lock the nut like a tab washer.
Is this a common problem, and if so, how do I avoid it?
Jimmy C
Re: Locking the nut on the fan pulley
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:39 pm
by edzz
JimmyC wrote:I recently had my Pinz serviced and on the way home the nut that holds the fan pulley together spun off and it threw the belt. I managed to find all the pieces (in the rain)and put it back together. I think somehow they failed to get it tight when they adjusted the belt.
I was surprised that there was no means to lock the nut like a tab washer.
Is this a common problem, and if so, how do I avoid it?
Jimmy C
To avoid this type of thing either find a competent mechanic or learn to do it yourself.
Proper torque should have prevented this.
If your mechanic does not have access to the shop and operators manuals and the knowelege to read and understand them he should not be working on the truck.
Re: Locking the nut on the fan pulley
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:49 am
by stiffler4444
My $15 harbor Freight torque wrench was invaluable when putting the heads back on recently. I would suggest grabbing one, for the limited use it gets, don't need to spend a fortune on one.
Re: Locking the nut on the fan pulley
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:37 pm
by kdiqq
If you're feeling extra fancy (or want a little insurance over Harbor Freight) I've had AWESOME results using the Tekton brand from them. I think it's their best seller too!
Re: Locking the nut on the fan pulley
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:58 pm
by stiffler4444
kdiqq wrote:If you're feeling extra fancy (or want a little insurance over Harbor Freight) I've had AWESOME results using the Tekton brand from them. I think it's their best seller too!
Can't remember the brand that is on mine, might be same, just know I was surprised by the quality for the $$$. Nice to have anyway for things such as this.
Re: Locking the nut on the fan pulley
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 3:34 pm
by kdiqq
Wow I said 'them' but totally meant 'Amazon' haha
Re: Locking the nut on the fan pulley
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:28 pm
by stiffler4444
kdiqq wrote:Wow I said 'them' but totally meant 'Amazon' haha
Lol. Where that's where everything else comes from!