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71-longbed · 01-20-2004, 07:32 AM

ok ... im tired of my selt belts getting caught in the doors ... mostly by my passengers ... both sides dont want to retract anymore ... is there something i can check or replace to get these things back to semi-normal again .... any tips or suggests would be great

what have you guys done about this problem ??

thanks

Longhorn Man · 01-20-2004, 08:27 AM

You gotta love it when the male part of the buckle lays in the door jamb and stops the door from latching. (Can you tell I've been there?)
I simply replaced mine, but I had a real nice parts truck at my disposal.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-20-2004, 09:01 AM

Usually, lubing the retract mechanism works unless the spring is broke. What I do is remove the sheath and spray the roller with the belt full extended. Work it for a few minutes and if it does not retract properly, I adjust the spring by winding it up a few turns,
using the center pin. I use Aero Kroil but any light penetrant should work.

Jim

71-longbed · 01-20-2004, 04:50 PM

thanks for the tips jim ... whats Aero Kroil ..never heard of it

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-20-2004, 10:00 PM

It is a made in Tennesee penetrant that has been around for a long time. It works very well as a penetrant and as a light lube. I like it because it is not flammable and a can lasts a long time.

If you are interested I can PM you the address as it is sold direct.

Jim

01-20-2004, 07:32 AM	#1
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	seatbelts hangin loose ok ... im tired of my selt belts getting caught in the doors ... mostly by my passengers ... both sides dont want to retract anymore ... is there something i can check or replace to get these things back to semi-normal again .... any tips or suggests would be great what have you guys done about this problem ?? thanks __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

01-20-2004, 04:50 PM	#4
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	thanks for the tips jim ... whats Aero Kroil ..never heard of it __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

01-20-2004, 08:27 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You gotta love it when the male part of the buckle lays in the door jamb and stops the door from latching. (Can you tell I've been there?) I simply replaced mine, but I had a real nice parts truck at my disposal.

01-20-2004, 09:01 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Usually, lubing the retract mechanism works unless the spring is broke. What I do is remove the sheath and spray the roller with the belt full extended. Work it for a few minutes and if it does not retract properly, I adjust the spring by winding it up a few turns, using the center pin. I use Aero Kroil but any light penetrant should work. Jim

01-20-2004, 10:00 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	It is a made in Tennesee penetrant that has been around for a long time. It works very well as a penetrant and as a light lube. I like it because it is not flammable and a can lasts a long time. If you are interested I can PM you the address as it is sold direct. Jim



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