Please Help ANCIENT Pulley-Belt System, Pics Included.

[zimminkie]

:help:Hello all,

Anyone one have any knowledge of these old US belt-pulley system type air conditioners? I have no knowledge of how to locate model number.

I live in a rental and very poor abode, and our landlord refuses to do ANYTHING by way of maintenance.

Hubbie and I have been trying to prepare to move out...however, it's 100+ degrees F out here.  I recently had a "kind stranger" replace the motor to the outside portion of this dinosaur. A/C worked better than it has for weeks, until this morning.

Clack, clack, clack...yes the belt is on the fritz. Belt number is 4L-380, and says "anti-static, oil and heat resistant."  (I just need a month or two at MOST to keep this thing going so I can function well enough to move).

Anyone have ANY thoughts. I've called this "kind stranger" to ask about the part. However, I thought I would also look here...would so much appreciate being able to avoid boiling 100+ temp. I'm attaching a couple of photos of full inside,  belt closeup which I also have hilighted, and one of the outside part of unit.

I know, be prepared to laugh or be shocked. (I'm already past the crying). :ooo:

PS: Hubbie found belt for low price (called local HVAC stores, was told can get this "common" belt at any auto parts store...go figure).

question: How to install belt...can it just be stretched around pulley system? We'll see...

Thanks again so much SamMAn Forum and ALL...

Your most grateful--attempting to remain sane--repair woman

PS: Ok, haven't yet figured out how to post more than one pic in one posting...so I've attached a photo of the full unit with belt hilighted on left in yellow

[zimminkie]

Howdy All,

Well bless the Creator of all... A/C is back up and running for now. :goofball:

The fix: An 8$ belt from auto supply store and gently stretch it back between grooves of pulley system using flathead screwdriver.

Am adding picture of close-up of old belt...

Hoorah...<whew>...back to working on washing machine, when part arrives and I receive more advice (see my post in laundry forum)...

Thanks from your local sane-remaining repair woman

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