The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread.

[bakerjf]

Does anyone know off the top of their head the fan belt size for a U20 that has the alternator mounted on the right? I seem to remember it's different than a typical left-mounted setup.

[mraitch]

nope, but use a piece of string to find out.

[Mainer311]

Dayco 15380, 15385, or 15390. 15385 seems to work for most people. I'm fairly certain it's the same belt for both engines.

[bakerjf]

Dayco 15380, 15385, or 15390. 15385 seems to work for most people. I'm fairly certain it's the same belt for both engines.

Thanks!

[bakerjf]

nope, but use a piece of string to find out.

Do you know off the top of your head how long a string I will need?

[mraitch]

Nope - <G> just get some string - wrap it around the bits and note where they bisect - make a mark and that is the minimum you will need.
Unless you are funning me!!

[notoptoy]

Me thinks you have been funned!

[msampsel]

does the side of the clutch with the snout

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Face the pressure plate? Seems it must, but I'm double checking before final torque.

[Mainer311]

Any protruding surfaces I'd assume would be on the pressure plate side. The flywheel is too flat to have anything sticking out on that side.

[mraitch]

the 'flat' side goes against the flywheel.
Don't forget the pivot bearing!!

[msampsel]

the 'flat' side goes against the flywheel.
Don't forget the pivot bearing!!

Thanks guys, four out of four agree. Just wanted additional experience weighing in.

[Bimburgess]

How do I remove the rear drum shoes? Rotor is off but the springs are in the rear. Do I just pull the shoes off or is a special tool required? I've searched for just this basic question but see no thread. Sorry meant shoes. The drum is off no problem

[notoptoy]

The Drums should pull off (there may be a Phillips head screw to remove on the surface - I don't remember for sure), if they do not, it may be necessary to loosen the brake shoe adjusters. This is a small square head bolt (6mm wrench?) on the back of the backing plates. Loosen until the shoes retract enough to allow the drums to slide off easily. If this method works, then the drums are likely severely worn, and will likely need to be turned at best, or replaced if severely scored.

[Bimburgess]

Sorry my post should have asked about drum brake "shoe" removal. I have the drum off but the springs are behind the shoes. Is it a matter of just pulling the shoes out by hand? I have drum spring tools but they do not look like they would work on these

[Pjackb]

I've always assumed this but just wanted to confirm
Late year seats do fit in low windshield cars (66) don't they?