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oliverguy · 07-20-2010, 07:10 AM

I need to put a new fan belt on my 31 town sedan. I'm running an alternator. Can anyone suggest which is the best belt to by (or a belt from a particular vendor). I see bratton's only sells one kind & Mac's has like 3 including one especially for car's with alternators. The belt on it now I think rides kind of high. Not sure where it came from. I do drive this car on the weekends but it's not a long distance tour car.

Thanks for your time.

Bryan

TK in LA · 07-20-2010, 07:52 AM

Most of the people I've seen running an Alternator are suggesting a Gates BX 40. Much more friendly with the smaller pulley.

Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 07-20-2010, 09:37 AM

Bratton's has a correct belt for the Model A. JMHO

Jack

2manycars · 07-20-2010, 11:36 AM

I use the gates BX40. It has "teeth" on the inside, which allow it to make the bend around the small alternator pulley without over tightening the belt. This saves your water pump bearing.

grudicil · 07-20-2010, 08:54 PM

I use the Dayco 23425 Top Cog Gold Series belt from Advance Auto Parts. It has cogs on both sides, and seems to grip my alternator pulley quite well.

Glenn C. · 07-21-2010, 12:01 PM

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lindy williams · 07-21-2010, 02:40 PM

I just bought a belt from Bratton"s and I sent it back. It was a 44" belt. Too long even for my car all standard pulleys. I bought a 43" from NAPA and it workred fine.

oliverguy · 07-27-2010, 07:51 AM

Thanks guys.

07-20-2010, 07:10 AM	#1
oliverguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reading PA Posts: 241	fan belt advice I need to put a new fan belt on my 31 town sedan. I'm running an alternator. Can anyone suggest which is the best belt to by (or a belt from a particular vendor). I see bratton's only sells one kind & Mac's has like 3 including one especially for car's with alternators. The belt on it now I think rides kind of high. Not sure where it came from. I do drive this car on the weekends but it's not a long distance tour car. Thanks for your time. Bryan

07-20-2010, 07:52 AM	#2
TK in LA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Verne, Ca. Posts: 827	Re: fan belt advice Most of the people I've seen running an Alternator are suggesting a Gates BX 40. Much more friendly with the smaller pulley.

07-20-2010, 09:37 AM	#3
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	Re: fan belt advice Bratton's has a correct belt for the Model A. JMHO Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio

07-20-2010, 11:36 AM	#4
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: fan belt advice I use the gates BX40. It has "teeth" on the inside, which allow it to make the bend around the small alternator pulley without over tightening the belt. This saves your water pump bearing.

07-20-2010, 08:54 PM	#5
grudicil Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 13	Re: fan belt advice I use the Dayco 23425 Top Cog Gold Series belt from Advance Auto Parts. It has cogs on both sides, and seems to grip my alternator pulley quite well.

07-21-2010, 12:01 PM	#6
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Re: fan belt advice Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Another pair of numbers are: Hi-Miler 22430, Good-Year Matchmaker 15AV 1080

07-21-2010, 02:40 PM	#7
lindy williams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 335	Re: fan belt advice I just bought a belt from Bratton"s and I sent it back. It was a 44" belt. Too long even for my car all standard pulleys. I bought a 43" from NAPA and it workred fine.

07-27-2010, 07:51 AM	#8
oliverguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reading PA Posts: 241	Re: fan belt advice Thanks guys.