Re: [T3] Generator Belt Question

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 16 Jan 2002, at 14:07, Wuzmop@aol.com wrote:

> Do you guys recommend using only a Continental belt for the generator? Is it
> the same belt as a T1? I have destroyed generators on past type 1's, with
> belts that did not have the proper V before I knew better. 

Any brand should be fine. I think the V-angle is standardized. The correct 
size for 12V type 3s is 9.5 x 1000. The Beetle uses a different length.  

I think Keith has the Gates part # that will work.  

BTW, the most important thing to get long life out of your type 3 belt (and the 
generator bearings) is to NOT overtighten the belt.  

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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