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40fordor

06-04-2010 @ 8:59 AM

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What is the number of the correct fan belt for a stock 40. My adjustment is at the extreme top and the old belt is making noise (sounds like a water pump going out). I have sprayed belt dressing on the belt and the noise goes away completely but the effect is very short lived.
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06-04-2010 @ 9:44 AM

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78-8620-A

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06-04-2010 @ 11:26 AM

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Unless you are a purist, and must have a "genuine" Ford belt, Take the belt to a good dealer, such as NAPA or an electric motor shop, and have them match the belt with one of the "cogged" belts now available. They work better with the relatively slack tension required to prevent damage to the water pump and fan bushings. As a bonus, they appear to be quieter than the standard vee belts. Belt dressing is not needed, or advised, with the correct belts. In any case, be sure the pitch (side angle) of the new belt is correct for your car. Many of the newer wide belts are not. Unless correct, even a new belt will slip, eventually glaze, and make noise.

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06-04-2010 @ 11:40 AM

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40Guy & Super,
"Genunie" belts are too expensive for an old driver. The current belt, out of a parts house 35 plus years ago, was matched to the belt which was on the car when purchased and it is too long. The notched belts make sense. Thanks for the responses.
Don

TomO

06-05-2010 @ 8:15 AM

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I have used the B-54 belt available at most hardware stores. A B-53 should also work.

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08-24-2010 @ 1:45 PM

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Hi guys,
Sorry to troll on this thread but I need to find the belt specs for a 1933 stock flattie. I have purchased one from Macs (40-8620) and it is not good (too tight).
Thanks in advance.
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08-24-2010 @ 4:16 PM

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if you try NAPA they have a listing for your car, and it is a special size width and the angle is 34 degrees.,and will work,
I had problems for years. fitting the belt correctly.some of the other belts only last a little while then loosen up and slip,because not the correct angle and does not sit correctly in the pulley groves.
give NAPA. a look , make sure you get a good counter person knowing what they are doing,
IT IS IN THE BOOK.
hope this helps 37 RAGTOPMAN an KEEP ON TRUCKIN,,,,

35ragtop

08-24-2010 @ 10:25 PM

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Hey Torpedo, I bought a" Correct" Ford one from Macs too and the d*mn thing was so tight I had to turn the Generator on its side to get it to fit. What gives?

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08-25-2010 @ 3:10 AM

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Thanks 37RAGTOPMAN
Unfortunately I am not based in the US so NAPA is not an option.

I have found that belts dimensions follow a standard numbering for their dimensions. Above in this thread you can read that B53 or B54 would do for a stock 40.
Would that be the same for the 1933 ?

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08-25-2010 @ 4:50 AM

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Hello 35ragtop
Same for me. Not good as the belt will be too tight and damage pumps/gen/fan bearings over time.
Hoping that someone here will provide advice.
Cheers

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