Composite-Link V-Belts: Any opinions, recommendati

Posted by Andrew H on June 20, 2005 at 18:04:27 from (66.131.254.174):

I have an old Ford 550 TLB. It's hard to access the pulleys to replace the one v belt on the machine. You literally have to disassemble the hydraulic pump shaft and take the front end off. Last year I found this composite link vbelt in sections which I can assemble around the 3 pulleys without any takedown of any shafts. The dealer told me it's rated for 80 HP, my TLB is 55 HP. Problem is, the links stretch, snap, I constantly have to relink the belt, and it's frustrating.
Anyone have any experience with these composite v belts? Is it just that the stuff I am using is inferior quality? Do these belts work in Ag tractors long term? I have heard that Fenner Drives make the best ones( PowerTwist-Red) Any opinions?

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• Re: Composite-Link V-Belts: Any opinions, recommen Van in AR 09:53:07 06/21/05 (0)
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