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Mike V. Florida · 04-01-2014, 02:18 PM

Interesting the front of the engine lines up but the belt wont fit is the space provided. Yea, you have to lift the engine by loosening things up as mentioned.

marc hildebrant · 04-01-2014, 02:36 PM

Bought a new B42 gates belt today. Napa couldn't match up the numbers of the one I had.

The new belt is the same length and width...not quite as thick since it's new and the old one was worn/frayed some.

Once the weather gets warmer, I'll push out the car and work on it.

I'll clean under the engine pulley area first as it was dirty. Then I'll try the install using the methods suggested and let you know.

I had another suggestion to use the engine crank to lift the engine some. I.E. put it in the engine pulley and push down and have the engine end lift up (see-saw).

Marc

leo · 04-01-2014, 03:27 PM

When I have to get the fan belt off I remove the generator pulley and that makes it easy for me.

Purdy Swoft · 04-01-2014, 04:07 PM

I remove the generator pulley to install the belt too. Marc is running an alternator.

BlueSunoco · 02-19-2015, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Lee/Virginia

I purchased a belt that was 1 inch longer and it fits like a glove. I do not have the belt stock number since it was several years ago. Try it. Luck.
Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

Bill, did you ever find the part no. of that belt and/or mfg.?? Thanks

Bill Lee/Virginia · 02-20-2015, 02:35 PM

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Blue Sunoco:
The doors to my storage shed are blocked with about 6 inches of frozen snow. As soon as I can get them open, I will provide the info on the fan belt I use on my A's.
Regards,
Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

MrBruce · 02-20-2015, 03:16 PM

Marc, I've always used a Gates 749 belt (TR22434) is the new number. Every since I put the Alt on I've used this belt.

MrBruce · 02-20-2015, 03:54 PM

Here's what I've used for years

fredski · 02-20-2015, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

You could also try starting the belt onto the crank pulley and then hand crank it to pull the belt on.
Paul in CT

A very good suggestion , I'm sure this will force belt into pulls groove

Fredski

Tom Wesenberg · 02-20-2015, 09:39 PM

Since the generator has the least belt contact, the belt should go over the crank and water pump first, then finish with the generator. As mentioned, the new aluminum fan isn't quite as wide as the stock steel hub, so the belt rides a little higher on the fan. A belt 1" long might be needed.

fiddlybits · 02-20-2015, 09:51 PM

Chuck Norris could theater the belt and it would install itself.

Bruce Adams · 02-20-2015, 10:35 PM

I wonder if you could HEAT the belt to encourage stretching?

Tom Wesenberg · 02-21-2015, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Adams

I wonder if you could HEAT the belt to encourage stretching?

Rubber actually shrinks when heated.

04-01-2014, 02:18 PM	#21
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: How to Install Fan Belt Interesting the front of the engine lines up but the belt wont fit is the space provided. Yea, you have to lift the engine by loosening things up as mentioned. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

04-01-2014, 02:36 PM	#22
marc hildebrant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,128	Re: How to Install Fan Belt Bought a new B42 gates belt today. Napa couldn't match up the numbers of the one I had. The new belt is the same length and width...not quite as thick since it's new and the old one was worn/frayed some. Once the weather gets warmer, I'll push out the car and work on it. I'll clean under the engine pulley area first as it was dirty. Then I'll try the install using the methods suggested and let you know. I had another suggestion to use the engine crank to lift the engine some. I.E. put it in the engine pulley and push down and have the engine end lift up (see-saw). Marc

04-01-2014, 03:27 PM	#23
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 734	Re: How to Install Fan Belt When I have to get the fan belt off I remove the generator pulley and that makes it easy for me.

04-01-2014, 04:07 PM	#24
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: How to Install Fan Belt I remove the generator pulley to install the belt too. Marc is running an alternator.

02-20-2015, 02:35 PM	#26
Bill Lee/Virginia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 295	Re: How to Install Fan Belt Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Blue Sunoco: The doors to my storage shed are blocked with about 6 inches of frozen snow. As soon as I can get them open, I will provide the info on the fan belt I use on my A's. Regards, Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

02-20-2015, 03:16 PM	#27
MrBruce Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 327	Re: How to Install Fan Belt Marc, I've always used a Gates 749 belt (TR22434) is the new number. Every since I put the Alt on I've used this belt.

02-20-2015, 03:54 PM	#28
MrBruce Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 327	Re: How to Install Fan Belt Here's what I've used for years

02-20-2015, 09:39 PM	#30
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: How to Install Fan Belt Since the generator has the least belt contact, the belt should go over the crank and water pump first, then finish with the generator. As mentioned, the new aluminum fan isn't quite as wide as the stock steel hub, so the belt rides a little higher on the fan. A belt 1" long might be needed.

02-20-2015, 09:51 PM	#31
fiddlybits Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N Illinois Posts: 447	Re: How to Install Fan Belt Chuck Norris could theater the belt and it would install itself.

02-20-2015, 10:35 PM	#32
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: How to Install Fan Belt I wonder if you could HEAT the belt to encourage stretching?