Reference: Ford V8 fan belts: off the shelf replacement

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Who can help me with specifications, or better:

a brand name and type number for a set of Ford V8 fan belts.

I need to replace the belts on my Ford F15A, as they have streched to their limit. The generator is at its highest point and the centre bolt barely holds the generator.

Thanks in advance!

Hanno

[Richard Farrant]

I have used B52 belts on British V8, oddly enough an Australian friend called me yesterday and he had been out to buy a B52 for one of his Fords.
Just in case you are not familiar with the designation, B indicates the width and 52 inches around inside of belt.

regards, Richard

[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

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

I need to replace the belts on my Ford F15A, as they have streched to their limit. The generator is at its highest point and the centre bolt barely holds the generator.

Here's a picture of the generator at its upper limit, barely held on by the bolt.

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