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Kahuna · 10-16-2016, 03:13 PM

I've added a Power Steering pump to my engine.
It's not a stock pump.
What's the best way to find the correct belt size?
Run a string around both pulleys?
Use the inside or outside measurement?
Thanks
Jim

miker98038 · 10-16-2016, 10:52 PM

Belts run in the V of the pulley, on the edges. My first choice would be a belt of the right width, cut and measured. Next would be a rope of the right size, (1/2" 5/8" whatever), at the smallest adjustment and the largest. Split the difference and try the belt.

Kahuna · 10-17-2016, 10:32 AM

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Thanks Mike

10-16-2016, 03:13 PM	#1
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Belt sizing I've added a Power Steering pump to my engine. It's not a stock pump. What's the best way to find the correct belt size? Run a string around both pulleys? Use the inside or outside measurement? Thanks Jim

10-16-2016, 10:52 PM	#2
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,397	Re: Belt sizing Belts run in the V of the pulley, on the edges. My first choice would be a belt of the right width, cut and measured. Next would be a rope of the right size, (1/2" 5/8" whatever), at the smallest adjustment and the largest. Split the difference and try the belt.

10-17-2016, 10:32 AM	#3
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Belt sizing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Mike