Date:         Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:25:05 -0800
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Drive Belts
Comments: To: C Snyder <titantic01@AOL.COM>
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For "American" branded belts from FLAPS the belt length is there in the
part number. The last 3 digits are it. 7435 means a width group of 7
with a length of 43.5 inches. In general you just subtract 5 from your
current belt number to get the next smaller size. For example 7430 would
be 43 inches long. These are not exact lengths but they are close.

Different brands use different numbers for the width so make sure to
visually confirm the width of the new belt if replacing with another brand.

Mark

C Snyder  wrote:
> I had the three drive belts replaced on my 1987 2-wd van and they squak and when cold, either the alternator or power steering belt squeles when cold. The belts I bought are Gates and a their is not any more adjustment on them.
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> Can someone please tell me the Gates number for a little shorter belt I can use so I have some adjustment?
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