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Beware!
I found something out the hard way just a few moments ago. My OEM belt for my Blata waterpump arrived today. I installed it and went out for a spin to check things out. Everything appeared good to go.
THEN. . .
The motor smelled hot and as I looked down the cap to the water reservoir blew off, shooting scalding hot water right into my face. I had my helmet on, but the visor was up (sun glasses on) as it's about 98*F outside and the breeze felt good.
Luckily I got it shut down safely and then raced to the sink in the shop to cool off my face. I feel like someone dumped a bottle of hot sauce in my eyes.
Sucks.
Just be careful. The post mortum showed that the belt came off the pulley. Not sure why as the other one worked fine. (46 tooth Traxxas RC car belt)
Anyways, just passing this along. If the motor smells hot DONT LOOK DOWN! lol.
C.
I found something out the hard way just a few moments ago. My OEM belt for my Blata waterpump arrived today. I installed it and went out for a spin to check things out. Everything appeared good to go.
THEN. . .
The motor smelled hot and as I looked down the cap to the water reservoir blew off, shooting scalding hot water right into my face. I had my helmet on, but the visor was up (sun glasses on) as it's about 98*F outside and the breeze felt good.
Luckily I got it shut down safely and then raced to the sink in the shop to cool off my face. I feel like someone dumped a bottle of hot sauce in my eyes.
Sucks.
Just be careful. The post mortum showed that the belt came off the pulley. Not sure why as the other one worked fine. (46 tooth Traxxas RC car belt)
Anyways, just passing this along. If the motor smells hot DONT LOOK DOWN! lol.
C.