What are the dimensions of a timing belt?
The timing belts are available off-the-shelf in 9 standard inch and metric widths. Special widths can be cut to size from sleeves available from stock.
How do you install a new timing belt?
Shorten the center distance or release the tensioning idler to install the timing belt. Do not pry the timing belt onto the timing belt pulleys. Place the timing belt on each timing belt pulley and ensure proper engagement between the timing belt pulley and timing belt teeth.
What kind of timing belt is 40 diametral?
40 Diametral Pitch (or 2.07 mm) Timing Belts Pitch Material Buy Now 40 D.P. 2.07 mm Polyurethane Elastomer Reinforced with P A 6R 6- Inch A 6R 6M- Metric 40 D.P. 2.07 mm Polyurethane Belt with Polyester Cord A 6G 6- Inch A 6G 6M Metric 40 D.P. 2.07 mm Polyurethane Belt with Kevlar Cord A 6B 6- Inch A 6B 6M Metric
Can a taut timing belt stand a strong pull?
While a taut string or timing belt can stand a strong pull. Take up any loose slack in the timing belt by adjusting the center to center distance between the two timing belt pulleys. Before any final tensioning is to be applied make sure that the timing belt teeth are fully seated in the tooth grooves on both timing belt pulleys.
What is a timing belt and when should you replace it?
What Is a Timing Belt and When Should It Be Replaced? In more recently manufactured vehicles, the timing belt is a rubber belt that synchronizes the actions of the camshaft and crankshaft to keep your valves safely moving and your engine running. In older vehicles, the timing belt may actually be a chain.
What are the sizes of timing belt sprockets?
Standard bore sizes are: 3/16 (inch), 1/4 (inch) and 1/2 (inch). Posi-Drive Sprockets are designed to run with posi-drive belts. Posi-drive belts are a low-cost alternative to miniature steel chain. The Posi-drive sprockets are made in aluminum or steel and are available with a clamp or pin type hub.
What’s the maximum speed of a timing belt?
1/4 inch (6 mm) wide Flat Belts are designed for high-speed applications. Made of polyester woven cord with black neoprene coating, these belts are capable of reaching maximum speed of 20,000 fpm (6,100 meters/min.).
What kind of pulleys do timing belts use?
We stock the timing belts to run with all our pulleys. The self-guiding Conidrive System is made up of pulleys without flanges and belts that are 10, 20 and 30 mm wide. The clear anodized aluminum pulleys are made with the unique Fairloc® hub. If the standard catalog items don’t meet your needs other sizes can be made on special order.