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Jacfourteen · 04-12-2010, 09:31 PM

Like the title says, what is missing?

And the correct answer is my water pump pulley and fan belts....
The other night I installed my new Grant steering wheel and started installing my electric fan. I got the fan mounted up and I pulled off the flex fan and spacer. I only had 2 bolts that would fit the water pump pulley and I figured it would be fine until the parts store opened in the morning. Well I had to give the new steering wheel a try, and I wanted to see if you could feel the 15-20 hp you supposedly free up by getting rid of the fan. Well I took it for a cruise with a few 5k shifts and brought it home with no problems. The next day I go to run to the store and I start hearing a squeely noise like when a throw out bearing seizes up. So I start playing with my clutch, then there is a bang and my fan belts shoot up in the air (I took off my hood the day before so I could paint my hinges and the underside of the hood). So I pull over to inspect the damage and like I figured the pulley has sheared off and all I have left of it is 2 little chunks of metal held on by the bolts. You know that you live in a small town when your truck breaks down and your wife's sister just happens to be right behind you! So I told her I'd be fine, but thanks for stopping. So I grabbed my belts out of the street and headed home with no power steering, alternator, or water pump; good thing it was only about 2 miles. I ran it up to about 65 MPH, shut it down and coasted as far as I could, then repeated until I got home. I'm just glad that there was no other damage done, it could have easily taken out my radiator, windshield, or hit another car. So at least it was only a $30 lesson that there is a reason why there are 4 bolt holes in water pump pulley

culp7 · 04-12-2010, 09:33 PM

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DT1 · 04-12-2010, 10:02 PM

Them Chevy trucks! I remember when I drove home on only two lug nuts. Kinda hard when you have to divide them between four wheels.
Seriously though...It reminds me of the M.A.S.H. episode about the chopper pilot that was evacuating a wounded solder and broke a cooling belt. He'd fly for two minutes and land to let'er cool for 45.

srea76 · 04-12-2010, 10:05 PM

funny

Dark Knight · 04-12-2010, 11:33 PM

Ha ha. I just saw that MASH episode the other night. Great show.

**special-K** · 04-13-2010, 07:22 AM

Did you feel the power?

04-12-2010, 09:31 PM	#1
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	What is missing from this picture? Like the title says, what is missing? And the correct answer is my water pump pulley and fan belts.... The other night I installed my new Grant steering wheel and started installing my electric fan. I got the fan mounted up and I pulled off the flex fan and spacer. I only had 2 bolts that would fit the water pump pulley and I figured it would be fine until the parts store opened in the morning. Well I had to give the new steering wheel a try, and I wanted to see if you could feel the 15-20 hp you supposedly free up by getting rid of the fan. Well I took it for a cruise with a few 5k shifts and brought it home with no problems. The next day I go to run to the store and I start hearing a squeely noise like when a throw out bearing seizes up. So I start playing with my clutch, then there is a bang and my fan belts shoot up in the air (I took off my hood the day before so I could paint my hinges and the underside of the hood). So I pull over to inspect the damage and like I figured the pulley has sheared off and all I have left of it is 2 little chunks of metal held on by the bolts. You know that you live in a small town when your truck breaks down and your wife's sister just happens to be right behind you! So I told her I'd be fine, but thanks for stopping. So I grabbed my belts out of the street and headed home with no power steering, alternator, or water pump; good thing it was only about 2 miles. I ran it up to about 65 MPH, shut it down and coasted as far as I could, then repeated until I got home. I'm just glad that there was no other damage done, it could have easily taken out my radiator, windshield, or hit another car. So at least it was only a $30 lesson that there is a reason why there are 4 bolt holes in water pump pulley __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

04-12-2010, 09:33 PM	#2
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: What is missing from this picture? deleted __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ Last edited by culp7; 04-12-2010 at 09:34 PM.

04-12-2010, 10:02 PM	#3
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: What is missing from this picture? Them Chevy trucks! I remember when I drove home on only two lug nuts. Kinda hard when you have to divide them between four wheels. Seriously though...It reminds me of the M.A.S.H. episode about the chopper pilot that was evacuating a wounded solder and broke a cooling belt. He'd fly for two minutes and land to let'er cool for 45.

04-12-2010, 10:05 PM	#4
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: What is missing from this picture? funny __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

04-12-2010, 11:33 PM	#5
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: What is missing from this picture? Ha ha. I just saw that MASH episode the other night. Great show. __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

04-13-2010, 07:22 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What is missing from this picture? Did you feel the power? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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