Originally Posted by
ArchaicArcane
I asked at one of the auto parts shops months ago and they said to come in with a part number, even though I had a belt in my hands. So definitely try to get your hands on one of the books - a lot of the "newer" parts staff might not know how to look something up other than by part number.
And if you say it's for a sewing machine or a small motor application they're helpless. 99% of auto parts guys now only know how to punch in the make, model and year to their search computer and let it tell them what part they need.
To do research for a non standard item is beyond their capability.
Joe