JoeB 34 #1 Posted December 13, 2024 Time to change the belt on my 42 in single stage snow blower. I see lots of 98 by 5/8 belts for sale. In your experience how do i get the most bang for my buck thanks again you gave always been very helpful 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 920 #2 Posted December 13, 2024 A lot of us use Tractor Supply. A good quality belt, great selection at a good price. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,086 #3 Posted December 13, 2024 @JoeB agree on the T/S belts , check to see / feel how all related pulleys move / feel / sound , that single stage set up has a seperate idler pulley set up , just behind blade , would grease any all metal to metal , movement areas , also check out how related pulleys move . there are a number of areas to improve , with a RE GREASE , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,957 #4 Posted December 13, 2024 And do not overlook the necessity of getting all 3 of the pullies INLINE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,241 #5 Posted December 13, 2024 Is the belt not 5/8" x 69"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,456 #6 Posted December 13, 2024 TSC belts work for me. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeB 34 #7 Posted December 13, 2024 Yeah i miss type it is 5/8 by 69. Been a looong day. Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeB 34 #8 Posted December 13, 2024 Thanks for all the useful suggestions. I do need to lube the pulleys. Ive done the chain. I dont recall seeing any grease fittings am i just not seeing them? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 3,038 #9 Posted December 13, 2024 2 hours ago, JoeB said: I dont recall seeing any grease fittings am i just not seeing them? No grease fittings on them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
