N14 fan belt came loose

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by HopeOverMope, Jan 6, 2018.

  1. Justrucking2

    Justrucking2 Road Train Member

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    Gates makes pulleys, around $20 to $30, simply install. It is normally the pulley bearing that fails... And that is nomally due to either age, or a bad harmonic DAMPER. Replace your DAMPER if you have over 500,000 miles on the motor. ;-)
     
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  3. mrbamcclain

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    I'm gonna guess that the OP has a Volvo. Unlike most N14 in other trucks they used a serpentine setup
     
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  4. mrbamcclain

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    ^^^^Ignore my reply. It's evident my reading skill suck this evening!
     
  5. LA runner

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    I agree...replace the tensioner...
     
  6. HopeOverMope

    HopeOverMope Road Train Member

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    Yup, volvo. I was just concerned about it being Sunday and not being able to source the part. I'm at home. But most (all) of the places are closed, no fleetpride or truckpro. I got TA about 70 miles from here though, so maybe I can pop the old one off and match it up with them.

    Yeah I probably could of caught this one, but it looks off alignment now when I lined the belt up...

    Thanks for all the replies
     
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  7. HopeOverMope

    HopeOverMope Road Train Member

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    IMG_1261.JPG IMG_1262.JPG Just got the tensioner off, time to ride out and buy an overpriced tensioner from TA. The pulley(?) looks real chewed up

    This is my first time working on a tensioner actually.

    Well I have adjusted tension on my a/c belt, alternator and water pump belts but they have a different tension system

    I see where the square 1/4 inch (I believe) spot is to release and restore tension. Hope to have this fixed tonight
     
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  8. HopeOverMope

    HopeOverMope Road Train Member

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    I'm on Rawze too ;)

    But I hear ya man
     
  9. Bakerman

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    No NAPA close by?
     
  10. HopeOverMope

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    Yup, closed on Sunday.
     
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    Doh!
     
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