Magneto and belts

[F1 MIKE]

On the HAMB look up GRISWOLD MAG.

[3W Hank]

I has invested allot of time ( money ) in my magnet and decided cam ( 8AB ) plus this is a short angle drive and has also its own issues on fans and belts.

[3W Hank]

The belts that was used ex 78-8620-A is little over 5/8”, but when did the smaller belts came into US production, like we see on cars from the 60’s and 0.44” wide.
In my case if those belts would work in the wider grooves and is ’time correct’ etc early 50’s it save me some space vs the 59 pumps and the 8 camcover.
Ideas.

[Ronnieroadster]

Originally Posted by 3W Hank

The belts that was used ex 78-8620-A is little over 5/8”, but when did the smaller belts came into US production, like we see on cars from the 60’s and 0.44” wide.
In my case if those belts would work in the wider grooves and is ’time correct’ etc early 50’s it save me some space vs the 59 pumps and the 8 camcover.
Ideas.

The narrow belt came on the Ford 8BA in 1949 for the engines used in some passenger cars. The wide belt continued being used for the Ford trucks in 1949 to 1953.
Ronnieroadster

[3W Hank]

Will the narrow belt fit on the wider pulleys ?