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Old 04-20-2026, 05:35 AM   #21
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Default Re: 8BA Flathead fan belt widths

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Is that just cars?

The narrow 3/8" belts and offset pumps were used on USA '50-'53 Ford and Mercury cars. All trucks used wide pump belts up through their end of production.
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Old 04-20-2026, 07:02 AM   #22
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Default Re: 8BA Flathead fan belt widths

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If you "GOOGLE". "How to select an auto fan belt?" lots of very helpful info. appears about what you are asking. Really helpful.
Good table here:

https://texasbelting.com/pages/how-to-identify-a-belt
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