Choosing the right belt
#1
Choosing the right belt
My vintage Kenmore cleaned up nicely. Photo below is before the clean up, and I just love this machine but with the first crank of the wheel the belt broke, very brittle with all of the wrap? coming off.
It measures 14" and is wider on the bottom than at top. Is this a V belt? Should I try another V belt, a lug belt or a stretch belt? I have been researching and am finding lots of differing opinions. Do they stretch much? If it now measures 14" was it 14" to start with?
Thanks for any help
It measures 14" and is wider on the bottom than at top. Is this a V belt? Should I try another V belt, a lug belt or a stretch belt? I have been researching and am finding lots of differing opinions. Do they stretch much? If it now measures 14" was it 14" to start with?
Thanks for any help
#2
Yes, that is a V-belt. I'd go with a V-belt if you can, though I have used lugged belts with no problems. I'd stay away from the stretch belts, except as a last resort.
Where is the motor located? If you can adjust the motor position to adjust the tension of the belt, you could probably go with a 13-7/8" belt.
Where is the motor located? If you can adjust the motor position to adjust the tension of the belt, you could probably go with a 13-7/8" belt.
#3
Yes, that is a V-belt. I'd go with a V-belt if you can, though I have used lugged belts with no problems. I'd stay away from the stretch belts, except as a last resort.
Where is the motor located? If you can adjust the motor position to adjust the tension of the belt, you could probably go with a 13-7/8" belt.
Where is the motor located? If you can adjust the motor position to adjust the tension of the belt, you could probably go with a 13-7/8" belt.
Than you so much.
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