Retired Wrencher 5,465 #1 Posted April 19, 2016 Hi I am working on a 1965 Springfield tractor. I have a original manual for it. I have a cross-reference # for Toro I found out it is a obsolete #. The problem is the drive belt. it is around 42.5. I tried a 42 no good would not shift. Put a 43 on slips. So I think a belt around 42.5" would work? Does any one have a Springfield tractor? It is a 6 hp model. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have this tractor running good now, It would be a shame if I can not find a belt for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,323 #2 Posted April 19, 2016 As far as I know fractional HP V Belt sizes are full inch increments, have you tried a Kevlar 4L 43" or a 3L 42"? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,048 #3 Posted April 19, 2016 What is the original belt part number? Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,609 #4 Posted April 19, 2016 Have you tried a stronger spring on the clutch pulley. The 43" belt may work if you have more tension on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #5 Posted April 19, 2016 Throw up a few pics Gary...these guys may have belts in incremental sizes http://www.vbelts4less.com/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #6 Posted April 21, 2016 Thanks for all the reply's. I believe I have found the # the P.O. had a small cross reference in the back of the manual . It had the original # with a Toro # beside it. I think it was 7-1150# a Toro # which is a 5/8"x 43" I had a aftermarket belt with those dimensions but could not get any drive. So I am hoping this works. Tanks again. On 4/19/2016 at 10:37 AM, achto said: Have you tried a stronger spring on the clutch pulley. The 43" belt may work if you have more tension on it. Achto. I will try that if the new belt does not work. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
