wide V-belts

[pauldridge]

I'm upgrading my '40 60 S with an alternator, and then air conditioning.  I've already got the alternator mounted in place of the original generator, and was able to source a wide V pulley for the alternator.

I'm not having much luck finding a ready source for the wider V belts.  The alternator sits just a bit higher due to its width, so the original length belt won't work.

Any thoughts for sources?
Phil

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

The best place for the wider series belts is Tractor and Industrial transmission suppliers.

These usually sell belts in matched pairs as most industrial engines use twin belts.

Bruce.

[pauldridge]

For others edification,

I've found several nice sources of the wider belts, at about half the price of the Cadillac-specialists.

First, go to the Goodyear "Gatorback" belt application site to determine the part number for the desired length of your belt:  http://www.goodyearep.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=11752.

Then go to a retailer who supplies these belts.  I've found two good sources:

http://www.coolparts.com/products/Gatorback_V_Belts-87428-0.html   (less expensive)
and
www.finditparts.com 

Happy Motoring
Phil,
Austin