rustyiron038 1 #1 Posted June 9, 2020 hi all, have a problem, put a new 82x5/8 belt on my raider 10, when I push the clutch to disengage trans. the belt keeps spinning the trans making it almost impossible to shift, any thoughts on what might be causing this. The belt I put on was a gates b79 which is 21/32 wide is this the problem Help and thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #2 Posted June 9, 2020 Sounds like the drive belt you put on is a little too long. Did you double check it against the belt you took off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,482 #3 Posted June 9, 2020 Just me but I always use WheelHorse drive belts on the Transmission. Have never a had a problem in 40 plus years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,328 #4 Posted June 9, 2020 Is your belt guard back on? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,328 #5 Posted June 9, 2020 2 hours ago, rustyiron038 said: hi all, have a problem, put a new 82x5/8 belt on my raider 10, when I push the clutch to disengage trans. the belt keeps spinning the trans making it almost impossible to shift, any thoughts on what might be causing this. The belt I put on was a gates b79 which is 21/32 wide is this the problem Help and thanks Also instead of the b79 you need a 5L820 or 5L820W (Napa numbers) A and B belts do not work well for clutching Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyiron038 1 #6 Posted June 9, 2020 whats the difference between the napa belt and the gates i see the napa is taller is that the only difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,328 #7 Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) The B series belts have a different profile and side angle. They also don't flex as well and the back side is not flat. They are not made to run on back side idlers. 5L series belts are thinner profile and flexible and can run on back side I used to sell tons of belts and used Napa #'s as an example. Napa belts are made by Gates. For example 5L 820 is a std. Rubber belt 5/8" wide X 82" long. 5L820W is a wrapped belt. They are green. You can also use TSC blue belts such as 5/8 X 82. I have used both on Wheel Horses for over 20 years with no issues. Be careful some belts are listed as both B and 5L and they do not work. Edited June 9, 2020 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyiron038 1 #8 Posted June 10, 2020 thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
