Belt Cover

[jon and michie]

Hi - I was browsing the net looking at boats for sale and on one particular boat think it was a fairline - for a kad engine
Does anyone know who sells these covers might help to contain the belt dust to the cover.



jon

 

[petem]

Not sure I'm keen on them as I couldn't be bothered to remove them to check belts.

 

[gjgm]

You shouldn't be generating belt dust..seems a poor idea to then hide a means of knowing something isnt right and maybe your belt is about to snap?
I know people go on about Kads and belt dust on here, but if all is set up properly, then I get none at all.
It is usually the alternator belt in my experience...15 min job and a few quid to put another on if you dont buy VP !
For some reason people want to boat about with a belt shredding dust all over the place...and then complain about the dust!

 

[stelican]

Hi - I was browsing the net looking at boats for sale and on one particular boat think it was a fairline - for a kad engine
Does anyone know who sells these covers might help to contain the belt dust to the cover.

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jon

Cover made by fairline boats

 

[jon and michie]

Thanks for the replies.
It isn't a case of hiding any potential belt dust more containment.
If any belts did give in I always carry spares.
Thanks again
Jon

 

[Bouba]

My engine belt cover is something that has been bothering me for a long time. Every time I do my daily engine check I wonder about the condition of the belt. So I check for belt dust on the floor instead, however now you say it contains the dust:disgust:
Because of the position of the engine, up against the fuel tank, I don’t think it would be a safety hazard if I removed the cover, it’s unlikely that stray hands and clothes could get caught there.
What do others do, keep or remove?

 

[BruceK]

I think those are a grand idea. So many times I hear people say when diagnosing a problem to check this and check that while under way. A good example might be for instance determining where a boost pressure leak is coming from. Well I can tell you categorically you will not find me in the engine room having a grope and feel about when my knees are two inches from a half dozen belts just itching to slice and dice their tormentor. Superb! I want :encouragement:

 

[petem]

Cover made by fairline boats

Made by FL or a supplier on behalf of FL?

 

[stelican]

Made by FL or a supplier on behalf of FL?

They are GRP so no need for a subby

 

[petem]

They are GRP so no need for a subby

Interesting, I'd assumed from the photo that they were metal.

 

[PilotWolf]

I think they're more likely there to protect body parts getting caught rather than to detain dust.

Our engine rooms have a lot of moving parts but in general all th belts are at least partially guarded. Hopefully all our crew who will be in the engine rooms are sufficntly trained in the dangers of moving parts. Lesuire owners might not be as aware...

W.

 

[Assassin]

I think they're more likely there to protect body parts getting caught rather than to detain dust.

Our engine rooms have a lot of moving parts but in general all th belts are at least partially guarded. Hopefully all our crew who will be in the engine rooms are sufficntly trained in the dangers of moving parts. Lesuire owners might not be as aware...

W.

Yes they are as they all have to comply with numerous regulations and if it is a world market engine they have to comply with them all.