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Posted by dpb on May 4, 2007, 5:06 pm
> NOT HAPPY
>
> I think you might remember my last posts about the exspensive plastic
> fan meant to cool the hydro on my 383.
>
> well while i had it apart, i took a look at some other things and
> noticed A) the pulley belt was way too short causing B) the pulley the
> fan was attached to to be worn loose around the shaft nearly
> destroying the woodruff key on the pump.
>
> went to the cub store, and they wanted nearly $60 for a new pulley
> PLUS shipping. by this time I am getting peeved at these outrageous
> prices and go to the local hardware store to build a replacement.
> about $20
>
> get it all together, get everything nice and snug, make sure there is
> plenty of clearance, runs it for a bit with the fender and tire off to
> make sure nothing is conflicting.
>
> looks like i'm mowing lawn today. get the fender one, get the tire
> one, drive it out the back yard and I hear CRUNCH and see blades from
> my $37 plastic fan fly thru the air.
>
> so frutstrated right now that i dont even WANT to tear it all apart to
> find out why. I WANT A D@MN METAL FAN.
I'm gonna' predict the worn pulley also wore the shaft and the key
came loose leading to the destruction of the fan. Suspect a metal fan
would have just gotten mangled and perhaps chopped up something else
on its way as well...
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