AC belt tension adjuster parts

[fruitcakesa]

I know, "why do I want my AC now; isn't it cold enough?", and that is true but the AC also helps defrost a cold fogged cab in winter. So anyway, since I had removed the old belt when I installed a new alt belt last month and not replaced it, Idecided to put in a new one today,.
I got one from the dealer and installed it around the pulleys.
When I went to adjust the tension, I discovered that the adjuster hardware had fallen off and only the pulley with its piece of the hardware remained,
I need to know what parts make up the adjuster.
Anybody with an L40 series machine out there want to look at their setup or have a parts manual and let me know what I need to get.
Thanks.

 

[osut362]

your Kubota dealer will know and have pictures to guide you....al

 

[fruitcakesa]

Yes, I know but I was just there today and its a 55 mile round trip so I am just checking things out here before I run down again.

 

[JimBeard]

You can get pdf parts manuals for most Kubotas here>free
http://www.tractorsmart.com/enter.htm
usually sent out in less than 24 hours

 

[fruitcakesa]

I called the K dealer and he was out of the Kubota p/n but said he has a bolt for a Case that will fit the Kubota.
I am headed up there today.
Thanks all.

 

[fruitcakesa]

I just got back from the dealer with part in hand and went over to the tractor to install it and found the hood release stuck and the machine unwilling to start. "Cold enough for ya yet" he said and after trying unsuccessfully to to start the diesel Mercedes again he trudged back into the house and tapped out this reply. Stay tuned.

 

[fruitcakesa]

Hood opened, bolt installed, belt on and adjusted, boosted the battery while
the temp got up to 20f and finally got it going.
The AC defog capability really works well and after constant fogging and sqeegeeing while plowing it sure is nice to be able to see and use my hands for the plow controls.

 

[E/S]

Don't adjust the belt to tight, you will blow the compressor.

E/S

 

[fruitcakesa]

I could not find a spec for belt tension so I tightened it till it deflected about 1/2" when pushed on the long run between pulleys.

 

[E/S]

According to my dealers mechanic that belt should have right at 1" deflection on the long run. He also told me that 90% of the compressor replacement he sees are caused by over tightening the belt.

E/S