Well, I thought I would take a shot! I took the belt that was broken out of the cabinet drawer, cut off the broken end (which wasn't much), took it out to the garage and drilled a tiny hole in it. Low and behold!! It actually fit on the machine and works!!! I oiled everything that could be oiled and she purrs!!! As soon as I get the slide plate, I'm trying this sweet machine out!!! Family is pretty much laughing at me right now......you can find me just pumping away!! Love to hear that sound! Sooooo sweet!!!!