Reference: Ford V8 fan belts: off the shelf replacement

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

While the B52 belts are 35 mm shorter, it will help getting the generator lower down on the adjustment bolt. Stay tuned!

Well.... Tried fitting the B52 belts yesterday, but they don't fit. With the generator in the lowest position, the belts would not fit over the pulleys. I might have been able to force them on with a screwdriver, but there should be enough slack to fit them by hand.

So I fitted an unworn BTR 51050, which is a B53 size. Those went on easily, but the generator still sits high on the adjustment bolt.

Maybe I should try a B52-1/2.

H.

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