hitting below the "belts"

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If they seem to be the wrong size, try ordering some from Andy Bernbaum. You may
spend a bit more but should be the correct ones. Once you have a correct set, it
should be easier to find others to match at your local parts store.
John

Michael Bembas wrote:

> Thanks for the quick reply.  I am hoping that the broken power steering
> belts were just too wide.  When I compared them to the generator belts they
> are wider.  Also when I look at the broken belts, they look like they went
> through a grinder.  They just didn't break, they were grounded up.  There is
> grounded belt all over the bottom pulley.  Would this be a sign of the belts
> being too large.  From an eyes view the pulleys don't look bent or out of
> alingment.
>
> When I go to buy the belts, do I just ask for the "thin" variety.  Any help
> is appreciated.  I just don't want to keep spending money on belts.
>
> Thanks
>
> Michael Bembas
> 1955 Custom
>
> >From: Mike Pittinaro <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: IML: hitting below the "belts"
> >Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 07:09:04 -0800 (PST)
> >
> >Possibly, the belts could be too tight.  If they were
> >too loose you would likely either throw a belt or hear
> >a loud screeching noise when turning hard left or
> >right.  The belts should have approximately 3/8" play
> >with moderate thumb pressure on the middle of the
> >longest stretch of the belt.
> >
> >Possibly too they are the wrong belts.  With dual
> >belts, generally the thin style belt is used.  Make
> >sure the top of the belt is below the upper ridge of
> >the pulley.  Also, I like Gates belts.  They are quite
> >durable in my experience, for everything from lawn
> >tractors to roto-tillers to automobiles and go-karts.
> >
> >Finally, check to see that the pulleys are aligned.
> >If the pulleys are not parallel and on the same plane,
> >the belts will wear out prematurely.  You could have a
> >bent bracket or a bolt with too many washers on one
> >side.  Also, often a belt that is too tight can
> >distort the pulley alignment.
> >
> >Good luck!
> >
> >=====
> >--Mike Pittinaro
> >
> >My girlfriend left me
> >My trusty Imperial
> >Remains more faithful
> >
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