Goldbug
SILVER Star
One of the POs installed what I think may be a Tercel PS setup on my '78 40. When I got it, the rig would whine REALLY loudly if I turned the wheel more than say a 1/4 turn. The belt off the PS also only went around the crankshaft, not the water pump. I got a new belt, put it around all 3 pulleys and it now whines less loudly, but all the time.
My issue is that I can't really adjust it. It has two pivot points, the bolts in the lower area closer to the engine. There is a reverse threaded rod/tube that I believe is for adjusting, but the fact it is S shaped makes me think it's lost it's integrity.
Does anyone have an alternative or solution? I would put on a smaller belt, but I wouldn't be able to get it on. I found this thread with a bracket that looks like it might work, anyone know where to obtain such a bracket or where to start with fabricating one?
The whine is getting to the embarrassing stage...
My issue is that I can't really adjust it. It has two pivot points, the bolts in the lower area closer to the engine. There is a reverse threaded rod/tube that I believe is for adjusting, but the fact it is S shaped makes me think it's lost it's integrity.
Does anyone have an alternative or solution? I would put on a smaller belt, but I wouldn't be able to get it on. I found this thread with a bracket that looks like it might work, anyone know where to obtain such a bracket or where to start with fabricating one?
The whine is getting to the embarrassing stage...