Got Extra Belts??

[jack14r]

the 3 belt in one or superbelt is manufactured as one so it does not have the problem of two or three as Joe described,the problem is it cost almost $100.I carry one of these and all the others because if I carry them as spares I will never need them.

[0533]

the 3 belt in one or superbelt is manufactured as one so it does not have the problem of two or three as Joe described,the problem is it cost almost $100.I carry one of these and all the others because if I carry them as spares I will never need them.

I wish that I had had this upgrade done when I was at Prevost Jacksonville a few weeks ago. The super belt looked more substantial, like it would last and not get loose as easily.

I will plan on having it done a the near future.

Thanks.

[truk4u]

Simple - Aux prior to start = no floppy belts

[jello_jeep]

Simple - Aux prior to start = no floppy belts

Should be part of every pre-start sequence if your engine has been off for more than 12 hours or so..

[adamdegraff]

What does "Aux prior to start" mean?

[jello_jeep]

If you turn on your electric auxiliary air compressor, it will air up your aux system. It covers things like pocket slide doors, step slides and toilets if your bus is so equipped. But most importantly it airs up your belt tensioning bags in the engine compartment so when you fire up, the belts are already tight, and don't get thrown off their pulleys and get shredded up!
It will also provide air to your aux air connector in the "shoe box" for airing up tires, blow up dolls, plastic wading pools etc..


I found out first hand when the folks at the shop didn't do it, and I ended up with an overheat!

[Tully]

What is the typical cost to replace all the belts?

Tully

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

If you turn on your electric auxiliary air compressor, it will air up your aux system.

Well heck, nobody ever told me I have an Electric auxiliary air compressor in my bus?

Maybe it automatically starts up when I turn the key on and listen for all the bells, solenoids and such to finish doing their thing before I turn the engine over? I usually wait about 15 seconds before turning the engine over?

Am I still missing something about the belt tensioners?

Gary S.

[Orren Zook]

What is the typical cost to replace all the belts?
Tully

That would depend on the application (8v or S60) and where you get your belts, last fall you could do the 8v in the $60 range plus taxes and shipping.

[bluevost]

Tully,

The two belts for my a/c side are $33.00 ea.NAPA BX93, and the three belts for the radiator fan side are $10.00 ea. Dayco AX74. I have never found either of these belts in stock anywhere. They always have to be ordered. Another good reason to carry a spare set onboard.

Ken