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Sat, 02 July 2011 17:16

Len Novak

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Registered: February 2004
Location: Las Vegas, NV

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All,

The alternator belt on the coach broke last night. The PO has a large
selection of spares, GMC, Dayco, Gates, Goodyear and others all marked as
alt, ps, and ac. I swapped out the belt with a GMC belt, fired up the coach
and the belt promptly overheated, flipped over and fried. I have never seen
that before, ever.

All I have locally is a Kragen and Auto Zone and I need to get the coach
ready for our son and wife as they are taking it to the beach next weekend.

It is a standard 403.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? I thought
I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.

Thanks,

Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133112 is a reply to message #133111]

Sat, 02 July 2011 17:30

Tim Conway

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On Jul 2, 2011, at 6:16 PM, Len wrote:

> It is a standard 403.
>
> Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? I thought
> I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.

Back in May 2010, I saved this post by Ken B. It was likely for a 403, as that's what I have and probably wouldn't have saved if it was only for a 455.

Tim Conway
LI NY 78 PB

Go to AutoZone and get Kelly-Springfield or Duralast (same thing) part numbers{
15450
15620
15573

These will be the correct width for your GMC.

DO NOT GET GATES or NAPA belts. They are too thin.
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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133114 is a reply to message #133111]

Sat, 02 July 2011 18:00

jimk

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Location: Belmont, CA

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Your alternator must be bad.

On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 3:16 PM, Len <B52Rule@adelphia.net> wrote:
> All,
>
>
>
> The alternator belt on the coach broke last night. The PO has a large
> selection of spares, GMC, Dayco, Gates, Goodyear and others all marked as
> alt, ps, and ac. I swapped out the belt with a GMC belt, fired up the coach
> and the belt promptly overheated, flipped over and fried. I have never seen
> that before, ever.
>
>
>
> All I have locally is a Kragen and Auto Zone and I need to get the coach
> ready for our son and wife as they are taking it to the beach next weekend.
>
>
>
> It is a standard 403.
>
>
>
> Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? I thought
> I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
>
>
> Len and Pat
> 78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
> Fallbrook, CA
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133115 is a reply to message #133112]

Sat, 02 July 2011 18:01

emerystora

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Registered: January 2004

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>
> On Jul 2, 2011, at 6:16 PM, Len wrote:
>
>>
>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? I thought
>> I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.
>
>

I wrote this back in 2007:

> as they say "times are a changin".
>
> The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) belts were supplied by the Gates Company. They were 11 mm wide belts.
>
> For the 455 engine they were:
>
> Alternator belt: 7570 Gates XL 11A1150
> Power Steering: 7450 Gates XL 11A1145
> A/C: 7619 Gates XL 11A1575
>
> As you state, the 7570 meant that it was a 7/16" wide belt. The 11A1150 meant that it was 11 mm wide and 1150 mm long.
>
> Unfortunately, Gates changed the size of their belts but did not change the designations. Probably because so many parts books gave their numbers.
> The former 7/16" (11 mm) belts are now closer to 3/8" and many GMCers have found that they ride too low in the pulleys and slip. Conversely, the 1/2" Gates belt (8570" rides too high and the edge of the pulley can cut it.
> This is why most of us do not use Gates belts anymore.
>
> There are still several manufacturers that make the full 7/16" belt. That is why several have posted about bringing a 10mm wrench with you when you go shopping. It will slip over the 7570 Gates belt which shows that it is now less than 10 mm in width.
>
> Several brands of the right sized 11 mm belts are listed in the GMC Motorhomes International parts interchange. Even NAPA has some that fit but NAPA carries different brands so it is best to check them with the wrench or some calipers when buying them.
>
> if the narrower ones work for you that is great but some of us have had problems with them including their flipping over and slipping.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133116 is a reply to message #133114]

Sat, 02 July 2011 18:07

jimk

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Tension is more important than worrying about the width.
They are all going thin to save them money.
You need to retighten them or put it on the very tight tension.
Exuse my Enguish, I had one heck of a time passing the English
proficincy test in Oklahoma before I could graduate in Aero/ Space
Engineering.

On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 4:00 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> Your alternator must be bad.
>
> On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 3:16 PM, Len <B52Rule@adelphia.net> wrote:
>> All,
>>
>>
>>
>> The alternator belt on the coach broke last night. The PO has a large
>> selection of spares, GMC, Dayco, Gates, Goodyear and others all marked as
>> alt, ps, and ac. I swapped out the belt with a GMC belt, fired up the coach
>> and the belt promptly overheated, flipped over and fried. I have never seen
>> that before, ever.
>>
>>
>>
>> All I have locally is a Kragen and Auto Zone and I need to get the coach
>> ready for our son and wife as they are taking it to the beach next weekend.
>>
>>
>>
>> It is a standard 403.
>>
>>
>>
>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? I thought
>> I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Len and Pat
>> 78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
>> Fallbrook, CA
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>>
>> www.bdub.net/novak/
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
>
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> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133117 is a reply to message #133111]

Sat, 02 July 2011 18:10

USAussie

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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia

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G'day,

http://gmcmotorhome.info/BELTS.html

I can't believe I beat Gene to it! Hey wait a minute, it's 4:08 am on the
left coast. Maybe that's why?

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Len

All,

The alternator belt on the coach broke last night. The PO has a large
selection of spares, GMC, Dayco, Gates, Goodyear and others all marked as
alt, ps, and ac. I swapped out the belt with a GMC belt, fired up the coach
and the belt promptly overheated, flipped over and fried. I have never seen
that before, ever.

All I have locally is a Kragen and Auto Zone and I need to get the coach
ready for our son and wife as they are taking it to the beach next weekend.

It is a standard 403.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? I thought
I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.

Thanks,
Len and Pat

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133118 is a reply to message #133115]

Sat, 02 July 2011 18:17

Len Novak

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Thanks!

Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Emery Stora
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 4:02 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] belts

>
> On Jul 2, 2011, at 6:16 PM, Len wrote:
>
>>
>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? I
thought
>> I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.
>
>

I wrote this back in 2007:

> as they say "times are a changin".
>
> The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) belts were supplied by the Gates
Company. They were 11 mm wide belts.
>
> For the 455 engine they were:
>
> Alternator belt: 7570 Gates XL 11A1150
> Power Steering: 7450 Gates XL 11A1145
> A/C: 7619 Gates XL 11A1575
>
> As you state, the 7570 meant that it was a 7/16" wide belt. The 11A1150
meant that it was 11 mm wide and 1150 mm long.
>
> Unfortunately, Gates changed the size of their belts but did not change
the designations. Probably because so many parts books gave their numbers.
> The former 7/16" (11 mm) belts are now closer to 3/8" and many GMCers have
found that they ride too low in the pulleys and slip. Conversely, the 1/2"
Gates belt (8570" rides too high and the edge of the pulley can cut it.
> This is why most of us do not use Gates belts anymore.
>
> There are still several manufacturers that make the full 7/16" belt. That
is why several have posted about bringing a 10mm wrench with you when you go
shopping. It will slip over the 7570 Gates belt which shows that it is now
less than 10 mm in width.

>
> Several brands of the right sized 11 mm belts are listed in the GMC
Motorhomes International parts interchange. Even NAPA has some that fit but
NAPA carries different brands so it is best to check them with the wrench or
some calipers when buying them.

>
> if the narrower ones work for you that is great but some of us have had
problems with them including their flipping over and slipping.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133119 is a reply to message #133116]

Sat, 02 July 2011 18:17

emerystora

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On Jul 2, 2011, at 5:07 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:

> Tension is more important than worrying about the width.
> They are all going thin to save them money.
> You need to retighten them or put it on the very tight tension.
> Exuse my Enguish, I had one heck of a time passing the English
> proficincy test in Oklahoma before I could graduate in Aero/ Space
> Engineering.

This advice is good to a point but I have always been told (and read) that if you tension the belts too tightly then it puts stress on the alternator bearing and can cause it to burn out.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133149 is a reply to message #133116]

Sat, 02 July 2011 21:38

jhbridges

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YOU're responsible for the short wing MU-2!!� The truth comes out, still getting even for WWII (The BIG one) :):)
�
--johnny

--- On Sat, 7/2/11, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] belts
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 11:07 PM

Tension is more important than worrying about the width.
They are all going thin to save them money.
You need to retighten them or put it on the very tight tension.
Exuse my Enguish, I had one heck of a time passing the English
proficincy test in Oklahoma before I could graduate in Aero/� Space
Engineering.

On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 4:00 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> Your alternator must be bad.
>
> On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 3:16 PM, Len <B52Rule@adelphia.net> wrote:
>> All,
>>
>>
>>
>> The alternator belt on the coach broke last night. �The PO has a large
>> selection of spares, GMC, Dayco, Gates, Goodyear and others all marked as
>> alt, ps, and ac. �I swapped out the belt with a GMC belt, fired up the coach
>> and the belt promptly overheated, flipped over and fried. I have never seen
>> that before, ever.
>>
>>
>>
>> All I have locally is a Kragen and Auto Zone and I need to get the coach
>> ready for our son and wife as they are taking it to the beach next weekend.
>>
>>
>>
>> It is a standard 403.
>>
>>
>>
>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? � I thought
>> I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Len and Pat
>> 78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
>> Fallbrook, CA
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>>
>> www.bdub.net/novak/
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133150 is a reply to message #133149]

Sat, 02 July 2011 21:43

Ken Henderson

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Uhhh, Johnny, you don't understand our Ornamental's relationship with
the Japanese.

Ken H.

On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 10:38 PM, Johnny Bridges > YOU're responsible
for the short wing MU-2!!� The truth comes out, still getting even for
WWII (The BIG one) :):)
>
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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133151 is a reply to message #133149]

Sat, 02 July 2011 21:46

jimk

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I guess, I'll have to fess up .

On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 7:38 PM, Johnny Bridges <jhbridges@ymail.com> wrote:
> YOU're responsible for the short wing MU-2!! The truth comes out, still getting even for WWII (The BIG one) :):)
>
> --johnny
>
>
> --- On Sat, 7/2/11, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] belts
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 11:07 PM
>
>
> Tension is more important than worrying about the width.
> They are all going thin to save them money.
> You need to retighten them or put it on the very tight tension.
> Exuse my Enguish, I had one heck of a time passing the English
> proficincy test in Oklahoma before I could graduate in Aero/ Space
> Engineering.
>
> On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 4:00 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Your alternator must be bad.
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 3:16 PM, Len <B52Rule@adelphia.net> wrote:
>>> All,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The alternator belt on the coach broke last night. The PO has a large
>>> selection of spares, GMC, Dayco, Gates, Goodyear and others all marked as
>>> alt, ps, and ac. I swapped out the belt with a GMC belt, fired up the coach
>>> and the belt promptly overheated, flipped over and fried. I have never seen
>>> that before, ever.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> All I have locally is a Kragen and Auto Zone and I need to get the coach
>>> ready for our son and wife as they are taking it to the beach next weekend.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It is a standard 403.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? I thought
>>> I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Len and Pat
>>> 78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
>>> Fallbrook, CA
>>>
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>>>
>>> www.bdub.net/novak/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
>>
>
>
>
> --
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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133160 is a reply to message #133111]

Sun, 03 July 2011 01:22

ljdavick

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After I put the double pulley on the alternator all my squealing belt problems went away. I bought the double pulley from Jim K and the belts too. I thought the pulley was expensive when I bought it, but it's a nice piece of work. Since it's on, and it works, I've never thought about the $$ since.

Quality does that to me.

Larry Davick
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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133205 is a reply to message #133160]

Sun, 03 July 2011 14:38

jimk

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The reason why yoiu need to purchase two belts at the same time is to
maintain the same length.
All tha manufactures will telll you that they make every batch the same.

On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 11:22 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> After I put the double pulley on the alternator all my squealing belt problems went away. I bought the double pulley from Jim K and the belts too. I thought the pulley was expensive when I bought it, but it's a nice piece of work. Since it's on, and it works, I've never thought about the $$ since.
>
> Quality does that to me.
>
> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine
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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133208 is a reply to message #133205]

Sun, 03 July 2011 14:56

James Hupy

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I used to run a Ford Flathead with a McCullough Supercharger that was driven
with 3 V belts. I tried to run it by using over the counter v belts with the
same number. It would eat belts like popcorn. I finally went to our local
mill supply co., and they ordered me some morse power transmission belts, a
matched set. They were not cheap, but that ended my belt problems. The
quality belts are out there, they just require some research, and they are
not inexpensive. The alternators and AC compressors on our GMCs are both
very close to the load requirement where two belts are necessary. If
anything is at all wrong with your setup, you will have trouble with belt
life.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403

On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 12:38 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:

> The reason why yoiu need to purchase two belts at the same time is to
> maintain the same length.
> All tha manufactures will telll you that they make every batch the same.
>
> On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 11:22 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> > After I put the double pulley on the alternator all my squealing belt
> problems went away. I bought the double pulley from Jim K and the belts
> too. I thought the pulley was expensive when I bought it, but it's a nice
> piece of work. Since it's on, and it works, I've never thought about the $$
> since.
> >
> > Quality does that to me.
> >
> > Larry Davick
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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133211 is a reply to message #133111]

Sun, 03 July 2011 16:42

Ken Burton

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Location: Hebron, Indiana

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As Emery stated earlier,

Check the width of the belts.

AutoZone, Goodyear, and Kelly Springfield belts are the correct width.

I had a fellow stop by here a few years back to have two new windshields installed. He was enroute from Dallas to Philadelphia. He told me he was loosing one NAPA alternator belt every 300 to 400 miles. I ran over to Autozone and got him a correct 7/16" width belt. We installed it while they were putting in the windshields. He never lost another belt all the way home and for the next two years or so of use of the coach. I lost track of the coach after he sold it about two years later.

Check the belt with with a 10 MM open end wrench. If it goes over the belt then it is too thin. Gates / NAPA is the only one I know of that quit making 7/16" belts and substituted 3/8" ones but there may be others.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133233 is a reply to message #133117]

Sun, 03 July 2011 20:20

Len Novak

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I finally got the belts done. I used Durolast 17450 for the power steering
and 15573 for the alternator. The belt for the a/c, 15600 (they said it
would fit, well the computer did) was not even close. The belt they ordered
in for the a/c, 15620 was too narrow, did not pass the 10mm wrench test.

Most of the collection of belts that came with the coach will get trashed.
They have numbers that don't match to anything including the GM belts in
original wrappers. Some of the other belts have the correct GM number on
them, those I'll keep.

As suggested, the alternator was fried so I replaced it with a 100 amp with
a lifetime warranty.

Thanks to all that chimed in. Next project, CV boots.

Cheers,

Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mueller
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 4:10 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] belts

G'day,

http://gmcmotorhome.info/BELTS.html

I can't believe I beat Gene to it! Hey wait a minute, it's 4:08 am on the
left coast. Maybe that's why?

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Len

All,

The alternator belt on the coach broke last night. The PO has a large
selection of spares, GMC, Dayco, Gates, Goodyear and others all marked as
alt, ps, and ac. I swapped out the belt with a GMC belt, fired up the coach
and the belt promptly overheated, flipped over and fried. I have never seen
that before, ever.

All I have locally is a Kragen and Auto Zone and I need to get the coach
ready for our son and wife as they are taking it to the beach next weekend.

It is a standard 403.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? I thought
I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.

Thanks,
Len and Pat

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133264 is a reply to message #133233]

Mon, 04 July 2011 08:52

jhbridges

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I am tempted to try the same series belts I use on my lawnmowers.� They're basically power transmission belts, and last forever under heavy service.� They're also expensive.� ANyone tried them?� Available at Lowe's or your friendlty yard equipment dealer, house branded by MTD usually.� Dunno who makes them.� MTD had a website to buy their stuff also.
�
--johnny

--- On Mon, 7/4/11, Len <B52Rule@Adelphia.Net> wrote:

From: Len <B52Rule@Adelphia.Net>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] belts
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 1:20 AM

I finally got the belts done.� I used Durolast 17450 for the power steering
and 15573 for the alternator.� The belt for the a/c, 15600 (they said it
would fit, well the computer did) was not even close.� The belt they ordered
in for the a/c, 15620 was too narrow, did not pass the 10mm wrench test.

Most of the collection of belts that came with the coach will get trashed.
They have numbers that don't match to anything including the GM belts in
original wrappers. Some of the other belts have the correct GM number on
them, those I'll keep.

As suggested, the alternator was fried so I replaced it with a 100 amp with
a lifetime warranty.

Thanks to all that chimed in.� � Next project, CV boots.

Cheers,

Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mueller
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 4:10 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] belts

G'day,

http://gmcmotorhome.info/BELTS.html

I can't believe I beat Gene to it! Hey wait a minute, it's 4:08 am on the
left coast. Maybe that's why?

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Len

All,

The alternator belt on the coach broke last night.� The PO has a large
selection of spares, GMC, Dayco, Gates, Goodyear and others all marked as
alt, ps, and ac.� I swapped out the belt with a GMC belt, fired up the coach
and the belt promptly overheated, flipped over and fried. I have never seen
that before, ever.

All I have locally is a Kragen and Auto Zone and I need to get the coach
ready for our son and wife as they are taking it to the beach next weekend.

It is a standard 403.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use?��I thought
I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.

Thanks,
Len and Pat

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133271 is a reply to message #133116]

Mon, 04 July 2011 09:24

Hardie Johnson

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jimk wrote on Sat, 02 July 2011 19:07

<>You need to retighten them or put it on the very tight tension.
Exuse my Enguish, I had one heck of a time passing the English
proficincy test in Oklahoma <>
--
Jim Kanomata

Now that is a strange image indeed. Our ornamental friend learned English in Oklahoma. That explains a lot.

Hardie Johnson "Crashj"
1973 26 foot Glacier, White Thing
Raleigh NC

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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133273 is a reply to message #133264]

Mon, 04 July 2011 09:21

jimk

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We cary over 500 of these type of belts for our air filter
cstomers,But they have a different angle cut on them.
I myself have never resorted to using them as I was told they do not work.
Worth a try.

On 7/4/11, Johnny Bridges <jhbridges@ymail.com> wrote:
> I am tempted to try the same series belts I use on my lawnmowers. They're
> basically power transmission belts, and last forever under heavy service.
> They're also expensive. ANyone tried them? Available at Lowe's or your
> friendlty yard equipment dealer, house branded by MTD usually. Dunno who
> makes them. MTD had a website to buy their stuff also.
>
> --johnny
>
>
> --- On Mon, 7/4/11, Len <B52Rule@Adelphia.Net> wrote:
>
>
> From: Len <B52Rule@Adelphia.Net>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] belts
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 1:20 AM
>
>
> I finally got the belts done. I used Durolast 17450 for the power steering
> and 15573 for the alternator. The belt for the a/c, 15600 (they said it
> would fit, well the computer did) was not even close. The belt they ordered
> in for the a/c, 15620 was too narrow, did not pass the 10mm wrench test.
>
> Most of the collection of belts that came with the coach will get trashed.
> They have numbers that don't match to anything including the GM belts in
> original wrappers. Some of the other belts have the correct GM number on
> them, those I'll keep.
>
> As suggested, the alternator was fried so I replaced it with a 100 amp with
> a lifetime warranty.
>
> Thanks to all that chimed in. Next project, CV boots.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Len and Pat
> 78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
> Fallbrook, CA
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Mueller
> Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 4:10 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] belts
>
>
> G'day,
>
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/BELTS.html
>
> I can't believe I beat Gene to it! Hey wait a minute, it's 4:08 am on the
> left coast. Maybe that's why?
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Len
>
> All,
>
> The alternator belt on the coach broke last night. The PO has a large
> selection of spares, GMC, Dayco, Gates, Goodyear and others all marked as
> alt, ps, and ac. I swapped out the belt with a GMC belt, fired up the coach
> and the belt promptly overheated, flipped over and fried. I have never seen
> that before, ever.
>
> All I have locally is a Kragen and Auto Zone and I need to get the coach
> ready for our son and wife as they are taking it to the beach next weekend.
>
> It is a standard 403.
>
> Can anyone point me in the right direction as what belts to use? I thought
> I had a cross reference guide in the coach...somewhere.
>
> Thanks,
> Len and Pat
>
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Re: [GMCnet] belts [message #133275 is a reply to message #133271]

Mon, 04 July 2011 09:36

jimk

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We going to be in Oklahoma this Spring for the GMC International Convention.
Now, you be kind to those folks there as we know lot of them these
folks don yonder.
I'm sure Roger Black will make sure I receive second helpings of
Gritts every morning and also be bumming off his cigeretts.
If there is a football game at OU, Glen willneed to donate a tickt to me.

On 7/4/11, Hardie Johnson <hardie.j@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> jimk wrote on Sat, 02 July 2011 19:07
>> <>You need to retighten them or put it on the very tight tension.
>> Exuse my Enguish, I had one heck of a time passing the English
>> proficincy test in Oklahoma <>
>> --
>> Jim Kanomata
>
> Now that is a strange image indeed. Our ornamental friend learned English in
> Oklahoma. That explains a lot.
>
> --
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> 1973 26 foot Glacier, White Thing
> Raleigh NC
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