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Sal

02-09-2019 @ 6:50 AM

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Who carries original type generator belts. I've tried Carpenter has none, got one from Drakes (too short), tried C&G has none, Southside Obsolete has none.

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02-09-2019 @ 9:53 AM

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Try a B54 from your local hardware store. It is not the correct profile, but it is better than any of the other options available.

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02-09-2019 @ 10:16 AM

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Okay, I'll bite... for WHAT YEAR? ENGINE?

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

Sal

02-09-2019 @ 11:51 AM

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I'm sorry it's for a '48 Ford flathead 8 cylinder.

37RAGTOPMAN

02-09-2019 @ 2:18 PM

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hi Sal
did you try NAPA.,
I found they make a belt for my 1937 FORD, 85 hp ..,,it is the right width 11/16 NOT 5/8 or 3/4 fits correctly in the pulleys,
the NAPA belts are notched for better grip and for cooling
might be worth a try,
hope this helps 1937RAGTOPMAN
used these for years and never has any issues,
maybe not for SHOW, but work well,

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02-09-2019 @ 8:42 PM

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For a 1953 Ford V-8 I have used fan and generator belts from Mac's Auto Parts. They had belts that fit.

Sal

02-10-2019 @ 4:18 AM

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Thank you all for your replies. I went to NAPA yesterday they only had a gates belt with the cogs. I have a Dearborn car so I don't want to put that on. I will try Macs.

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02-10-2019 @ 7:57 AM

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For B belts (21/32"), measure the outside circumference desired, and subtract 3 in. Therefore if you want a 56" belt, order a B53 as stated above.

For A belts(1/2"), measure the outside circumference desired, and subtract 2 in. Therefore if you want a 40" A belt, order an A38, ( Subtract 2"). Don't know why but that's the way it is.

A little lacquer thinner removes the markings on the outside of the belt .

Ford Service Bul (3/36) says that belt is 11/16 across wide part of “V”

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02-12-2019 @ 12:21 PM

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I use a "cogged" belt in my '47. It works fine, and doesn't damage the generator or water pump bearings, as does overtightening the belt to compensate for poor pulley contact.

Sal

02-13-2019 @ 7:34 AM

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I'd like an original type belt, so the car doesn't lose points during judging. I could've easily gotten the cog type belt from NAPA. Thanks for the reply!

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