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Old 07-23-2023, 03:30 PM
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Default Original belt replacement

I guess its time to change the original belts on my 77 transam. I have the 400 engine. Will anyone suggest the closest belts to original that I can buy? I may be a little lazy here but I'm just tired of looking. Thanks so much in advance, Paul
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Old 07-23-2023, 06:26 PM
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OK, Napa it is, since its the only place I can find around me that sells the regular v belt and not the cogged belt.

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Old 07-24-2023, 10:01 AM
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Did you try Ames?
I was getting a lot of small motor stuff from napa for my 77, The last 3 orders I got for the motor for my 79 came in wrong. Even after the website said 'fits your car'. I gave up and placed the same order from AMES. At least when they say it fits your car they are correct.

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Old 07-26-2023, 10:41 AM
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Posted this on your other thread-

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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Old 07-26-2023, 10:59 AM
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I just picked up the GM belt manual, it was only $10 at a swap, gives you all the info on belt replacement, I found a local guy with hundreds of OG belts I recently bought all 3 for my TA same codes as on the build sheet. Their out there if you look.

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Old 07-26-2023, 03:16 PM
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Would you PM me your local guys name and phone number?

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Old 07-27-2023, 01:29 PM
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PM me the 3 codes from your build sheet. He doesn’t want me to give his contact out.
$50 ea if he has

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I found you a GL belt.

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