need a drive belt for newt the bold

[glennmac]

I would like to buy a new belt for Newt, I don't know where to get one though.
My ballpark measurements come out to 54 3/8" long and 1 3/8" wide. Does that sound
close? The Challenger part number on the old belt is 11135 there is also a 49v on it.
Any help would be appreciated. Tried searching replacement belts, and looking for online charts but so far nothing.

[msafi65]

Look in this place and see if it's a variable speed belt. I've been purchasing variable speed belts for some machines from vbelt guys. http://www.optibelt-usa.com/fileadmi...ED_CATALOG.pdf

[glennmac]

Look in this place and see if it's a variable speed belt. I've been purchasing variable speed belts for some machines from vbelt guys. http://www.optibelt-usa.com/fileadmi...ED_CATALOG.pdf

I sent these guys an email over the weekend, they have not replied.

[msafi65]

Didn't word the response well. Try v belt guys and search for a belt of proper width. Your old number sounds like variable speed belt. Buffalo trucks with comet clutches use a 19 wide 30 degree belt, thus 1930v the length is the last three or four digits.

[allwheeldrive]

McMastercar has a good selection https://www.mcmaster.com/#v-belts/=16ds8vf
But for the price I'd look elsewhere when you find a part number that's what I did.

[glennmac]

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I checked all the sights out and can't find anything close. the difficult part is the length, 54".

[ARGOJIM]

this may be what you want.

D&D PowerDrive 1930V541 Variable Speed Belt | eBay

[glennmac]

this may be what you want.

D&D PowerDrive 1930V541 Variable Speed Belt | eBay

OMG, that may do it! Thank you so much!!!

[glennmac]

Is there a simple way to confirm the degrees? Are all clutches made to go with 30, or are there some oddballs out there?

[msafi65]

I measure across the driven pulley with a protractor. Or cut a cardboard template that fits into the pulley and trace on paper so angles can be measured. 30 degree systems measure right at 15 degrees off square on both sides. My old drill press has a 22 degree variable speed set in it. Most clutch sets I've measured for vehicles are 30. Does your 1 3/8" belt sit flush with outer edge of driven pulley?

[glennmac]

I measure across the driven pulley with a protractor. Or cut a cardboard template that fits into the pulley and trace on paper so angles can be measured. 30 degree systems measure right at 15 degrees off square on both sides. My old drill press has a 22 degree variable speed set in it. Most clutch sets I've measured for vehicles are 30. Does your 1 3/8" belt sit flush with outer edge of driven pulley?

I'm going to try to get over there this weekend and take some precise measurements and lots of pictures. I will make some cardboard templates too.

[glennmac]

So I went back today and remeasured everything. My belt on Newt is in fact 1 3/8" wide.
So using what I have learned so far is my belt's first number would be 22, for 22/16" wide.
I worked on the angle, but nothing conclusive, the belt looks like 30 degrees but a 30 degree
cardboard wedge did not match the drive sheaves perfectly, I don't know what it' supposed to look like though.
So long story short, a 2230V541 might make me a nice belt but I don't think one like that exists.
That makes me either SOL , or just plain wrong in my calculations. I would post pictures but I don't think they have URLs.

[jpswift1]

Call Greg at Buffalo Bearing (716) 874-1720. Tell him you're from 6X6World.com and you're looking for a belt for a 6 wheeler and give him the specs and odds are he'll be able to find something......those guys are good there!

[glennmac]

Call Greg at Buffalo Bearing (716) 874-1720. Tell him you're from 6X6World.com and you're looking for a belt for a 6 wheeler and give him the specs and odds are he'll be able to find something......those guys are good there!

Just talked to Greg, he is gonna do some research and get back to me. THANKS!

[msafi65]

Is there any chance the belt was originally 1-7/16" wide? I've found a few in that width but no match yet. I find I'd hard to believe that belt would be a proprietary belt as the manufacturer would have to pay for the special product. Most of these machines were designed with something available and when that worked well they paid the belt maker to run a bunch of the stock length belts with there name on it. Also how much side clearance is in your engine clutch to the belt (engine off)?