[DeTomaso] Bulkhead reduction kit pics

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/17/11 21 26 5, kre at adelphia.net writes:


> With all of the kits sold since 1992, I have
> never had or heard of the water pump diving Top Cog 15260 fitted belt
> failing and know of 5 cars locally---starting in 91 that are still running
> the same belt. It has been proven to work over many years so IMHO you do 
> not
> need to spend more $$$ to fix something that is not broken. Let me assure
> everyone if this was an issue at all, I would have addressed it along time
> ago. I do not put out parts that might work----maybe----if you totally
> rebuild them---nor will I ever. Mike---if this sounds snappy, it is not
> meant to be---typing thoughts that come much faster than my hands can push
> the keys makes me go direct to the point.
> 

>>>No problem here!   I did say originally that I thought it was a 
theoretical problem, and further went on to say:

 (Having said that, I haven't actually heard of a single failure from 
anybody using Kirk's low-tech solution.  As long as you use his belt, and it 
doesn't ever break or wear out, it seems to work fine.  But I prefer the 
belt-and-suspenders method of an idler pulley).

>>>The critical issue is the use of a specific belt--not just a specific 
size, but a specific brand in that size.   You told me production variances 
mean that other brands in that size may or may not work properly.   What 
happens if it breaks and you can't get another one of that specific brand and 
size?   An idler pulley alleviates all such concerns, because a ton of 
different belts (different lengths/different manufacturers) will all work equally 
well.

Admittedly, the cheap solution would be to just carry a spare, specific 
belt.

Mike