Evaporative Water Coolers - Swamp Cooler Belt Replacement (Merged Threads)

I only see 7 postings on this site. I want to do some research on how to change a V belt on the cooler motor. Is it possible to bring up past postings to look or should I start a new thread?
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I need to replace my V Belt and need some directions. Do I just remove half the pully wheel or do I have to loosen the motor up enough to put the belt in the pully?
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Hi, loosen the bolt&nut on the motor and slip the belt off. when you tighten the new belt up you want a 1/2in play on the belt, hope this helps.

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Hello: Blkcat16

(The two single threads have been merged into one here) Makes it easier to read and follow along for all viewers....:)

Changing a swamp cooler drive belt isn't difficult. Very much the same as a belt on a cars engine. If you are handy with hand tools, it's easy to do.

Be sure the electrical power to the cooler is OFF before starting the job. Then simply loosen the bracket bolts on the motors mounting frame.

Then slide the bracket in wards slightly. Just enough to loosen the belt for removal. Remove worn belt. Check the new belt to verify if it is the same size and thickness, v shape and size. Or simply compare belt size numbers or take existing belt to local hardware store for a exact duplicate.

Once you obtain the correct belt, if you do not already have it, install it exactly as the old belt was installed prior to removal. Then pull back on motor bracket to tension up belt and re tighten securing bolts, etc.

Job should be done....:thumbup:

Turn on electrical power, stand back some and turn on cooler. If cooler is roof mounted, do not stand back too far...may fall off roof!....:eek: All should be fine.

Re install louver panels and exist roof if need be. Job done.
Refer to sticky note in this topic for more details. Winterizing Swamp Cooler. No real need to search anything or anywhere else. All right there.

Disclaimer Note:
Above is only the basics. Variations can apply and often do apply. Varies by brand, model and locations. Swamp coolers in window mounting and roof mountings usually close, if not internally, all the same. RV coolers all together different.

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Thanks. I believe I can do it now.

Blkcat16 If you look on the face side of the old belt you should see 4 numbers , that should give you the size of the belt you need. Might also see if you have oil ports on the blower bearings and oil them and motor if it has ports on it.

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