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BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-03-2019, 07:55 PM

Barb, as you are probably aware, they generally can be soaked in boiling water to soften them. They were originally made out of natural rubber, -and not synthetic so maybe the stiffness is due to the glue that is adhering the cloth outer layer?

01-03-2019, 07:55 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,516	Re: ORIGINAL FAN BELT restoration? Barb, as you are probably aware, they generally can be soaked in boiling water to soften them. They were originally made out of natural rubber, -and not synthetic so maybe the stiffness is due to the glue that is adhering the cloth outer layer? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .