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Bob Bidonde · 11-13-2022, 10:01 AM

The fan belt I run is a B40 0396. What does this number mean? I went digging and found this interesting site:
https://www.biedlers-belts.com/gates-b40-belt.html
Enjoy!

Stew Masche · 11-13-2022, 10:29 AM

Thanks Bob !
Very interesting.

marko39 · 11-14-2022, 08:44 AM

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A B40 is a 43” belt approx. 5/8” wide. One way to remember is B + 3” = true length. An “A” belt is A + 2”= true length.

11-13-2022, 10:01 AM	#1
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,524	Fan Belt Specifications The fan belt I run is a B40 0396. What does this number mean? I went digging and found this interesting site: https://www.biedlers-belts.com/gates-b40-belt.html Enjoy! __________________ Bob Bidonde

11-13-2022, 10:29 AM	#2
Stew Masche Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Mills, WI Posts: 255	Re: Fan Belt Specifications Thanks Bob ! Very interesting. __________________ Always one bad decision away from a good time.

11-14-2022, 08:44 AM	#3
marko39 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: harpursville ny Posts: 1,059	Re: Fan Belt Specifications Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A B40 is a 43” belt approx. 5/8” wide. One way to remember is B + 3” = true length. An “A” belt is A + 2”= true length.