A picture would help. So my comment may be off base, but I saw this on a T27 before. The pennant should enter the front of the spool. I have scene them wound backwards where the pendant enters the backside of the spool. This would off set the hose about an inch or more.
After that I have Ideas but it depends on how severe and continuous the interference is.?
As you say, it worked for 15 years, so what changed?
A last thought. The diesel should have a belt guard that may help. There may be a stock guard available for your motor.
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Carl Damm
DAMSELv
1976 #593
Stuart Fl
