Little help please

[dwna1a]

Folks, I'm in the process of getting some of my winter projects done while waiting for repairs. I want to replace my belts. I've gotten the alt belt off but I can't seem to figure out how to remove the raw water pumps belt. Can someone please tell me how to adjust the pump so that the belt can be removed.

 

[1956olds]

There should be a long bracket that goes under the circulating pump and ends near the alternator with a sloted end near the alternator,one bolt in it to loosen then there is a bolt that ges through the raw pump also needs loosening.There is not much play there and its a b#$%h to get leverage on the pump to retighten it while getting a wrench on the bolt to tighten it.You may need advil later.

 

[dwna1a]

I can feel the one bolt but not the other. Hampton Marine Services is due to replace the impellers on both engines tomorrow (and exhaust manifolds) on the port. Maybe I will just let them do it while they are in there

 

[BOXERDOGTY]

Do you have resonator kits in your exhaust hoses? I'd have them throw in a set while it's apart if I were you.

 

[dwna1a]

No, no resonators.