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Why I love Fred D. Chapter 27



> Why is it that so few understand much about the tensioners that Alfa >sells?
>  To begin with, the belts DO NOT STRETCH!  They break first!  Both >types of
> tensioner (do not include the Zat abortion) actually compensate for
> temperature changes.  The hydraulic unit relaxes the tension while the
> engine runs but never enough to cause the belt to slip. (When properly
> adjusted) The newer mechanical unit does have bi-metalic spring to handle
> temperature changes.  Notice the need to install at certain minimum ambient
> temperatures?  Doug, you've got it all wrong! Fred
> 
Fred, please tell us how you really feel about this....

With love,
AlfaBill


(I'm starting to scold customers on the phone at work...just-like-Fred)

WWFD (What would Fred Do?)

With humor intended,
AlfaBill

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