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banjoQ · 09-21-2013, 08:13 PM

I need to replace the (narrow) gen. belt on an 50' 8BA. I do not have a motors manual or green book to refer to. My first question, what is the correct length for this belt? I understand the gen. moves on a sliding vertical plane. There are three bolt heads beneath my generator. Do all three bolts need to be loosened? Is one inch of deflection correct for this belt? I know this may seem very basic but I would like to avoid making a mistake and learn something at the same time. Thanks for any advice.

09-21-2013, 08:13 PM	#1
banjoQ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pacifica, Ca. Posts: 299	8BA Gen. belt replacement I need to replace the (narrow) gen. belt on an 50' 8BA. I do not have a motors manual or green book to refer to. My first question, what is the correct length for this belt? I understand the gen. moves on a sliding vertical plane. There are three bolt heads beneath my generator. Do all three bolts need to be loosened? Is one inch of deflection correct for this belt? I know this may seem very basic but I would like to avoid making a mistake and learn something at the same time. Thanks for any advice.