fan belt rubbing hose.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Since it's the BELT rubbing the hose, and not the powerhouse hitting it, the long generator wouldn't change the belt location. A shorter belt is by far the easiest fix, and I'd try that before trying a different radiator.

[pat in Santa Cruz]

Problem solved. I went to the local hot rod parts store. They serve so many flatheads around here that they carry the fat belts and were able to order them from their warehouse and have them delivered later this afternoon. Turns out a 43 inch belt is what I was sold as std for Model A, and I believe that is correct. A 42 inch belt gives the needed clearance from the hose in this situation. The powerhouse looks a bit upended with the cutout kinda tilted instead of sitting where one would expect it, but it fits. A 42.5 belt might look better, but I'm not so sure it would have adequate clearance.

Thanks to all for your advice. It helped.

[columbiA]

Ive had good luck on my A,s by using a B width belt from an industrial supply house.I like to use a belt that will just fit with gen pushed in as far as it will go.

[ctlikon0712]

ColumbiA, What manufacturer and belt # ? I'd like to know....

[columbiA]

Craig Likon--A "B" width belt is a "B" width belt regardless of who makes it.Off hand, I cant remember if its 41" or 42" long.A,B,C etc widths are industrial standards