I have a Cummins 6bt5.9-m. The front cover is only about 5” from the bulkhead when installed. It is almost impossible to inspect the belt, belt tracking or leaks with the cover in place. Of course it has to be removed for any work in that area.
Of course there is the safety aspect of not getting caught in the belt. If the engine is off that should not be a problem. Kinda like a swim step over a propeller. Turn the engine off and perfectly safe.
The only thing I can think of is possibly containing a broken belt.
Might mention this is a Nordic Tug and engine access is underneath the feet of the helmsman (ignition). There is no excuse that the person could say I didn’t know someone was looking/working on the motor.
Would like to hear your comments before I wrestle this thing back in place.
Of course there is the safety aspect of not getting caught in the belt. If the engine is off that should not be a problem. Kinda like a swim step over a propeller. Turn the engine off and perfectly safe.
The only thing I can think of is possibly containing a broken belt.
Might mention this is a Nordic Tug and engine access is underneath the feet of the helmsman (ignition). There is no excuse that the person could say I didn’t know someone was looking/working on the motor.
Would like to hear your comments before I wrestle this thing back in place.