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Does anyone sell the original type belts (i.e. no "teeth")? I am having no luck finding one. Parts book says I need either a 3/8 x 41 1/2 (P/N 3847706) or a 3/8 x 43 3/4 (P/N 3770513). Since I'm not sure which is right, I'd like to get one of each. Any help greatly appreciated.
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Not sure about the narrow belts you require but I got the solid style wide belt from NAPA.
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I got mine at napa have part number at my garage will get it for you tomorrow am golfing today. I had problems finding the right belt but an "older" parts guy with experience cross referenced numbers in a BOOK not on the computer and found me the right one will get back with you sunday morning with the number andy
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I got one from ACE hardware. Less writing on it than the biggie manufacturers...Joe
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When selecting the proper belt be sure to check the angle dimensions also so that it sits correctly in the grooves of the pulley.
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I got mine at napa have part number at my garage will get it for you tomorrow am golfing today. I had problems finding the right belt but an "older" parts guy with experience cross referenced numbers in a BOOK not on the computer and found me the right one will get back with you sunday morning with the number andy Man, I sure appreciate it. Local NAPA guys can only tell me about what is on the computer. Biggest problem with the other belts I've found is the indelible writing on the edge (my local hardware store has them with "Mitsubishi" on them; I don't think GM was using these in '53).
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Lacquer thinner and a rag will remove most if not all the writing ink. It will not remove any indention but make it less noticeable. I have used fractional horsepower belts from the local hardware store for 20+ years. Many will tell you not to use them on automotive applications.
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in my notebook I have written NAPA FAN BELT (216) B-40 I too did not like the writing on the belt took some real fine sandpaper got it off then took some weather strip remover then took some black shoe polish and the belt now looks stock hope this info helps you out andy
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NAPA belts are made by Gates Rubber who markets under their name, NAPA, ACDelco, Carquest and others. You should have many choices. The ACDelco part number is IB 40.
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Thanks for the great suggestions guys.
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At the NAPA store a few years back they gave me NAPA #20426 (5/8" X 43"). Fits and works well.
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The one I bought back then does not have the "teeth" on it as shown in the image on the NAPA website for #2520426.
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A lot of the industrial type belts wont last long when used on small diameter pulleys.
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I just ordered a #2520426 belt from NAPA and it rolled over to a new number. That belt as notches in it so I did not buy it. I contacted Gates and all they gave me was an industrial belt number B 40. Any other choices or suggestions?
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I have used fractional horsepower belts from my local hardware store for the past 10 or more years. Haven't had any problems with them and they are less expensive than at the LAPS (local auto parts store).
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I have got belts from the local farm implement store and had good luck using them.
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I had no problem finding the correct wider belt at an older auto store...No teeth...They knew what I wanted...Took a day for it to come...But, I was happy...
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read my post on belts next time you come over I will show you what I have its just like the original
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