Reference: Ford V8 fan belts: off the shelf replacement

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

Just in case you are not familiar with the designation, B indicates the width and 52 inches around inside of belt.

Thanks Richard,

It is currently fitted with a "BTR 51050", could this be a 51" belt? But then it wouldn't be too large, would it?

Hanno

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[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Thanks Richard,

It is currently fitted with a "BTR 51050", could this be a 51" belt? But then it wouldn't be too large, would it?

Hanno

Hi Hanno,
Belt makers often had their own set of numbers which did not mean much unless you had their catalogue. Take a look at this link for a B52;
http://www.vbeltsupply.com/ecommerce...ssic-belt.html
It states the belt is 55 inches around outside. Worth you taking a belt off and measuring. The belt may have stretched a little, but main reason for running out of adjustment is the flanks wearing allowing the belt to drop down in to the pulley vee.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Thanks, will do.

Meanwhile I found the specs in the manual, width, height, but oddly enough it does not list the circumference?

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[Richard Farrant]

Hanno,
Go back through the archives, B52 is mentioned !
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/ar...p/t-15045.html

[Lauren Child]

You can get spot-on replacements from Macs in the states. It's expensive shipping if that's all you need though.

http://www.macsautoparts.com/early_v8_ford_truck/

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Lauren Child

You can get spot-on replacements from Macs in the states. It's expensive shipping if that's all you need though.

http://www.macsautoparts.com/early_v8_ford_truck/

I just got the belt from my local bearing supplier.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Thanks for finding that old thread, Richard.

I measured a spare BTR 51050 belt I have and surely enough it measures 53 inches on the inside. Combined with approx. 2 mm of wear (not stretching - thanks Richard) it obviously is now over size.

Have searched the internet and a B52 v-belt is an off the shelf item, used in many applications. I will call my local supplier tomorrow, surely this is a faster and cheaper option than buying from the States. But thanks for the suggestion, Lauren.

Will let you know how it all works out - thanks for now!

H.