Re: [MV] M35A2 Compressor Belt Change...Giant Wrench Needed?

From: JJ&A (W7LS@blarg.net)
Date: Thu May 29 2003 - 21:48:36 PDT


There are adjustable plumbing wrenches at the hardware store that will work.
Someone on this list had some custom wrenches made up for $30 or so, last
year. Jim

Jim Newton wrote:

> Hi List...
>
> OK, I went to change out the compressor belt on my deuce because I saw
> it was cracked a little bit when I did a pre-trip check.
>
> I got a new belt at NAPA (NAPA's number is 25-9510). I loosened the
> 9/16 bolts on the pulley, but then I was stopped in my tracks when I
> realized I needed a giant wrench to twist the pulley to loosen it.
>
> Is there another trick to this, or do I just need to go get a giant
> wrench and twist the pulley?
>
> Please reply on the list to benefit other readers!
>
> Thanks as always!
>
> --
>
> Jim "Ike" Newton
>
> o 1984 M1007 CUCV Military Suburban
> 6.2 Liter (378 CID) Turbo-Diesel Engine
> 5/4 Ton Cargo Capacity, 4WD
>
> o 1971 M35A2 Military Troop/Cargo Truck "Deuce and a Half"
> 478 CID Turbo-Diesel Multi-Fuel Engine
> Air Shift Front Axle
> 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Capacity, 6WD
>
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