Why do I need a new fan belt?
Everything from the water pump to the air conditioning. But let’s not get too poetic about it. All of those pulleys need belts to transfer the energy from the crank pulley, and those belts wear out with all of their spinning, heating, cooling, stretching, and shrinking.
How to install a new serpentine belt, fan belt or?
With clear access to your pulleys, you can now install your new serpentine belt. Remember to align the grooves of the belt with the grooves of your pulleys.
What are the different types of V belts?
We hope our clientele find value in these v-belts cross reference guides for belts of all shapes and sizes. Below you’ll find our cross reference guides separated into three different categories, for your convenience: Snowblowers, Lawn & Garden, and V-belt Brands (Gates, Bando, Optibelt and more).
What kind of cross reference do I need for a V belt?
This page is to assist all our customers cross reference various types of v-belt replacements, such as fan belts, drive belts, mower belts and snow blower belts. We hope our clientele find value in these v-belts cross reference guides for belts of all shapes and sizes.
What is a fan belt from a car?
A fan belt, often called a drive belt, is an essential engine component in most vehicles. Fan belt failure can lead to decreased performance or complete stalling. Fan belts are flexible rubber belts connecting engine components. A fan belt connects the engine cooling fan to the alternator and crankshaft pulley.
What is the purpose of the fan or alternator belt?
A fan belt connects the engine cooling fan to the alternator and crankshaft pulley. Belts are also used to power components such as the air conditioner compressor, the power steering pump and the water pump.
What is a B V belt?
B – The B stands for a “B” section v-belt. This is considered a “Classic” v-belt style that has a top width of 21/32 (0.656) inches, but is commonly referred to as a 5/8 (0.625) inch belt. The thickness of the belt is 13/32 (0.406) inches. 120 – 120 inches is the inside circumference of the belt. For B-section v-belts,…
What is an automotive belt?
Automotive Belts are power transmission belts that provide a connective link between two parallel rotating shafts, these shafts are fixed with pulleys upon which the belt is looped. Hence, power transmission occurs by friction from the driving shaft to the driven shaft smoothly through these belts. Automotive belts are also utilized as timing belts to synchronize the functions of engine valves via a camshaft.