1937 fan belt short
 

I have a stock 37 sedan with a 85hp flathead. Fan belt is short. P.N. 78-8620-A. Is this the correct part. Got it from Drake. Catalog said it was for a 37 passenger. Thanks Bruce

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

Make sure you have a 37 intake manifold, 37 generator and 37 pulley. I am the LAST person to say a remake part is correct, but if over the years, the intake or generator was rebuilt with a larger pulley or whatever it could cause this sort of issue. That part number looks correct to me.

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

See > https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...+ford+fan+belt

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

Try a B54 . worked for me ! kx

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

Anyone have a pic of an original intake to compare with?

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

Here is a '36 and '37 intake.The generator sits higher on the '36.

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

Depends on what pulley is on the generator to...From smallest to largest around is 2 sizes of belts different !

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

Just measure it and get one 1" longer. A b54 would measure about 57".

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

trying to post pics????????

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Picture posting tips...

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If you still can't get the photos to post, email them to me and I can post them for you: [email protected]

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

Drake repop is not the correct length for your '37.
If you locate a NOS belt of that same number, you can easily see the Drake belt is shorter.
If you have the correct intake and generator pulley (3 11/16" diameter), you will be unable to get his belt to fit regardless of what you may try. If you have a later pulley (3 3/16" diameter, introduced late 1940 ) you may be able to tip the generator forward, slip the belt on and get the generator back in place. It's close, but can and has been done.

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

Here are some photos Bruce wanted posted.

Re: 1937 fan belt short
 

I've had the same issue with my truck. I run one too long now. Car one is way too short. I don't like the generator up so far but it works. Maybe I'll look at the car version.