1953 8ba water pump belt question

[ZOLTAR]

Can get the motor to start and run start and run, don't have a generator what size belts can I run water pumps just to cool it will that work at all thanks

[JSeery]

What are you planning on using as a radiator? Second question, why are you wanting to run it this way?

[flatheadmurre]

Would be difficult to tension the belt without the generator...

[WABOOM]

You can buy V belts in every length at the auto parts store.

[ZOLTAR]

Thanks for responding. Reason for running it this way I don't have a generator just installed it in my 49 F1, don't know what kind of shape the motor is in want to run it for a little while just because you understand. I have a flathead radiator all hooked up plumbed everything is good to go just no water pumps turning at the time thanks

[19Fordy]

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Your life will be a lot easier with a generator so you can put tension on the belt.

[Karl Wolf]

Originally Posted by ZOLTAR

Can get the motor to start and run start and run, don't have a generator what size belts can I run water pumps just to cool it will that work at all thanks

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[Karl Wolf]

Originally Posted by ZOLTAR

Can get the motor to start and run start and run, don't have a generator what size belts can I run water pumps just to cool it will that work at all thanks

If you have an old belt, you can put it in place to measure.
It may be easiest to cut the old belt, mark the overlap with pencil.
Use tape measure.

Old time auto parts stores could sell you by belt length.
New stores can too, if they can grasp the concept.

(If you let us know your general location, some one close might be able to help you find or loan you a generator.)

Karl

[ZOLTAR]

Thanks for the offer I'm in the mountains in Colorado I will just buy a generator or maybe an alternator that's part reason why I haven't done anything yet hadn't thought it through

[Steve in Denver]

Depending on what luck you are having, I can ask around the club in Denver and find a generator for you and can meet you in Glenwood Springs Tuesday, October 30th.


Steve
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[ZOLTAR]

Thanks for that Steve let me know please my phone number is 970-618-6787 I was trying to add pictures but I haven't figured that out yet I've got to 49 F1 s, 34 Ford chop sedan, 62 Thunderbird convertible, and mine on Ford is a 47 DeSoto convertible. I was looking for a 302 or 289 for one of my F1 having trouble finding one

[51 MERC-CT]

Originally Posted by ZOLTAR

Thanks for responding. Reason for running it this way I don't have a generator just installed it in my 49 F1, don't know what kind of shape the motor is in want to run it for a little while just because you understand. I have a flathead radiator all hooked up plumbed everything is good to go just no water pumps turning at the time thanks

If you just want to run it for a short period of time, run it till the temperature reaches the level where the thermostats would open and allow water flow.
Then shut it down and let it cool. No need for water pumps.

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by ZOLTAR

I was trying to add pictures but I haven't figured that out yet

If you are wanting to post some photos in this thread I can post them for you if you know how to attach them to an email. [email protected]

[ZOLTAR]

Thanks so much I was trying to put up a photo on the Avatar of my 34 it keep telling me invalid file format I just need to figure it out I think

[JSeery]

What format is the photo in? Size is often the issue, there are size limits for each format.