<VV> Belts

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I have wondered about a dual belt, dual pulleys system for applications such 
as yours, Jim. Thoughts?

Chuck S
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Davis via

> If you have a 140 amp alternator (12SI) and power a refrigerator and an 
> ice maker through an inverter; as well as, drive with all 18 lights on, 
> you will wear out a blower belt in 12,000 miles (in an UltraVan of 
> course).
> Jim Davis
>
>
> On 9/22/2014 12:30 PM, Vairtec >>
>> I use whatever belts have been in the trunks of the Corvairs I have 
>> purchased through the years.  I have a lifetime supply of new-old-belts. 
>> I cannot recall that I have ever purchased a new belt, although I may 
>> have splurged when I put the track car together back in 2000.
>>
>> I also can't remember the last time that I lost a belt, it has been years 
>> if not decades.  (My next flipped belt will now be this afternoon.)
>>
>> I did once have to change a belt that was beginning to fray and I could 
>> feel it tapping on the throttle cross-shaft, but It had not flipped or 
>> come off.
>>
>> As insurance -- which so far appears to work very well -- I always 
>> carrying at least one spare and the John Moody "Mr Bentwrench" wrench.
>>
>> --Bob