[TheForge] way OT

[Ralph Sproul]

Dan, Check the pulleys on your mower where the belts ride ..........did they
get corroded during the winter months when the machine sat in storage
waiting for the next season?

If so, the rust and pitting on the pulleys will act like sandpaper and you
can't keep them tight as they keep sanding down the insides while running.
I took a die grinder with scotchbrite pads to mine - solved the problem.

If it ain't rough and pitted pulleys.........I guess I don't know what the
problem is - but it was my problem in storing the attachment under a tarp
for a winter.

Ralph

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Scheid" <Damales at earthlink.net>
To: "'Sponsored by ABANA'" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 7:25 PM
Subject: [TheForge] way OT


>
> Ok I know this is way off topic but many here live a rural life style and
> may have contacts or can help.
> I have an old Flail mower that for years has worked great. This spring the
> drive belt was broken and every since the heavy duty belts I can get slip
> then burn up.
> Can a flail mower be converted to a chain drive? Or is there a good belt
> company contact?
> Help please
> Dan Scheid
>
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