kudzu3 323 #1 Posted September 8, 2014 My friend just finished (almost) stretching a 312-8 in attempt to make a puller, he extended the frame and moved the engine forward. Of course the wheel horse drive belt was too short so he got a belt to fit at the local parts store. Now the clutch won't disengage the belt enough to stop the trans from turning. It seems to put enough slack in the belt but the belt still turns. I say the belt he has, not being a wheel horse belt, creates too much friction and just will not disengage enough to prevent this. Am I wrong or is the WH belt a different material than a regular belt? Is there any other belt that would work as a WH, but a little longer. Recommendations? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,045 #2 Posted September 8, 2014 The sides of the belt must be fabric covered - not raw rubber. The belt guard must be in place. The bottom lip on the guard supports the loose belt so the slack can go the the engine pulley. With engine relocation I suspect the guard is not on it. Need to stretch it also. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #3 Posted September 8, 2014 Thank you sir, I really appreciate the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
