Hi Covair Fans,
I have a 1966 Corsa convertible.
I purchased an adjustable Fan Belt tensioner that the Corvair Underground in OR had manufactured for a 10-15 years. The Corvair Underground is now closed, and my Tensioner mechanism with the Allen head adjustment screw does not seem to be adjusting the tension anymore.
Question - Does anyone on this Forum have one of these adjustable tensioners that they are willing to sell?
Secondly, if someone owns one of these, can they tell me which direction the set score moves to tighten the belt? (mine is broken, so it does not seem to tighten it in either direction.
Thirdly, my car still wants to throw my correctly sized belt even with the fan belt tension adjusted correctly. Does anyone have any advice on this continued problem?
I appreciate your effort in answering my questions. If you would like to get a hold of me directly with the opportunity to buy one please contact me at jkbeighle@hotmail.com
Thanks, John
Corvair Underground - Fan Belt Tensioner
- toms73novass
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Re: Corvair Underground - Fan Belt Tensioner
vairmech (Ken Hand)
Has take over making them, I'm sure he will respond.
Has take over making them, I'm sure he will respond.
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1962 700 Wagon
1963 Spyder convertable
1965 Monza
1967 UltraVan 211
1963 Spyder convertable
1965 Monza
1967 UltraVan 211
- caraholic4life
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Re: Corvair Underground - Fan Belt Tensioner
Here is a topic from the now defunct "Other Forum" that may be of some help.
1962 95 FC Van
1964 Greenbrier Deluxe
1965 Monza Coupe
1965 Monza Convertible
Mid Engine enthusiast &
Prior Kelmark Owner
1964 Greenbrier Deluxe
1965 Monza Coupe
1965 Monza Convertible
Mid Engine enthusiast &
Prior Kelmark Owner
Re: Corvair Underground - Fan Belt Tensioner
John, when and under what conditions does it throw the belt? Where are you located?
Sam Russell
1962 Monza Wagon
1964 Monza Spyder
1962 Monza Wagon
1964 Monza Spyder
Re: Corvair Underground - Fan Belt Tensioner
If you send me your tensioner I will upgrade it with new larger bushings and an updated spring the and helper spring. Depending on what needs to be replaced price could be $75-$80 plus shopping.
And yes, I did purchase the rights from Lon Wall before he passed.
And yes, I did purchase the rights from Lon Wall before he passed.
Ken Hand
248 613 8586
vairmech@aol.com
Corsa Past President
Corvanatics Vice Prez
Chair 2007 Detroit Convention
Co-chair 2014 Tacoma Convention
248 613 8586
vairmech@aol.com
Corsa Past President
Corvanatics Vice Prez
Chair 2007 Detroit Convention
Co-chair 2014 Tacoma Convention