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Re: belts, belts, belts [message #370639 is a reply to message #370625] Wed, 05 October 2022 08:26 Go to previous message
RF_Burns is currently offline  RF_Burns   Canada
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Richard,

When I purchased the coach in 2008, I had Borrmann's install new belts with a dual alternator pulley. They were GatorBacks an I had no issues with them.

In about 2019 or 2020, I decided to replace the belts as they were looking worn. I tried several sets, this time with a single alternator belt, and each set would be squealing by the time we go to the Bush, about 25 miles away. No amount of tightening would allow us to get home before the squealing would start again.

At that point I decided to try implement/ industrial belts. So now likely 4K miles later, no issues with the implement. They do ride a bit higher, but that is better than riding too low. There is no indications of a groove where they ride high. They seem happy with less tension and have not seemed to stretched yet.

I bought mine at a local farm hardware store.


Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
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