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07-25-2023, 05:06 PM
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Changing the original belts
Alternator Belts seem to all be "cogged" belts for a 1977 Trans AM replacement. I've been searching for days for an old fashioned V belt. My original is a .440X51 Dayco 5-8842 Please, any help finding a correct, non cogged, V belt replacement would be so appreciated. Thank you in advance, Paul
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07-26-2023, 10:36 AM
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Are you concerned with originality or function? Cogged belts are supposed to run cooler, last longer & are a little more efficient which is why most aftermarket belts are made that way today. Maybe Ames or classic etc carries a more correct looking belt?
I have some non cogged V belts saved & in use, for the most part the cogged ones seem to last longer & reduce slippage, the V belts seem to get a shiny glaze on them long before the cogged ones. if its not an originality issue, a gates or acdelco from rock auto would be a good choice. |
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07-26-2023, 11:02 AM
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I'd also check out The the "V Belt Guys" on-line.
I started using them about 20 years ago and have been able to find a lot of older, hard to get and expensive belts from them. In a lot of cases they offer OEM replacement......
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07-26-2023, 11:04 AM
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I can pm you the Goodyear 3 belts on used on my 78 400. I kept the sleeves
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#5
07-26-2023, 02:00 PM
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Burd, thanks for that but, the original numbers are still on my original belts. I wish I knew what the professionals do to make their classic cars all original?
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