2 install the drive belt.
Cat 3126 water pump belt adjustment.
I can t see the bolts to adjust.
Slightly loosen mounting bolt 1 and adjusting bolt 3.
The belt only runs the water pump.
1 use a breaker bar to release the tension on belt tensioner 1.
Alternator belt loosens with alternator.
These pumps are not hard to change but there are a few things to watch fo.
Do i have to tear the whole answered by a verified technician.
Install bolt 2.
The serpentine belt that was a napa and although about 3 8 inch shorter it worked just fine since it was the replacement one in a crossover.
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I don t know about the fan hub access in the 3126 but the one in my c 7 is held on with about 4 or 6 flat head allen drive screws.
The water pump belt was a direct replacement.
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Water pump belt illustration 17 g00426869 exploded view of the drive assembly for a water pump belt 1 mounting bolt 2 square hole 3 adjusting bolt 1.
I need to tighten the water pump belt on a cat 3126 engine.
No magic answers just keep track of all the bolts washers and spacers.
This video describes and shows how to change a c7 3126 and c9 engine water pump.
Do i have to tear the whole front end apart to get to them.
1 position belt tensioner 1 on the cylinder block.
Try to align tach drive to crank centerline when reinstalling.
Safety cat com 3116 and 3126 marine engines maintenance intervals.
If a new belt is installed check the belt adjustment again after 30 minutes of engine operation at rated speed.
Number one pita for changing belts especially if belt guards and tach drive are installed.
Use a breaker bar to release tension on belt tensioner 1.
I can t see the bolts to adjust.
I need to tighten the water pump belt on a cat 3126 engine.
Adjust the belt tension with a.
Procedure to adjust the belt tension.
Exploded view of a water pump belt drive assembly.
Slightly loosen mounting bolts 1 and adjusting.
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Remove the drive belt.