Kenjets 19 #1 Posted September 10, 2020 New at this I have a RJ58 I'm having trouble with my belt keeps turning (with clutch brake in ) transmission grinding?? What size belt should I be using 1/2 or 3/8 wide The transmission turn so freely not sure how its going to stop spin no resistance? am I missing something?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,927 #2 Posted September 11, 2020 Not an RJ guy, but they will be around shortly to troubleshoot - you're in the right place! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #3 Posted September 11, 2020 You do have a belt cover in place on that machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,082 #4 Posted September 11, 2020 Welcome to the forum. Bunch of good folks here. Somebody will have the answer. I am thinking along the same lines as AMC Rules. There are belt guides inside of the drive belt guard that hold the belt off of the drive pulley when the clutch is pushed. If those belt guides are broken or out of adjustment, or if the belt guard is not in place, the drive belt will still contact the drive pulley when the clutch is depressed. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,079 #6 Posted September 11, 2020 Belt should be 1/2 w x 29" Yes the belt guard should be installed because that's what guides the belt loop around the engine pulley. The belt must slack off the engine pulley groove so it doesn't spin. Even with a belt guard they can be a little finicky to get adjusted right. If you don't have a belt guard, little belt guides can easily be made with 1/4" rod to guide the belt 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenjets 19 #7 Posted September 11, 2020 I didn't have the belt guide on when testing it. I will try that . Thanks 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,769 #8 Posted September 11, 2020 Here is a copy of the manual for the RJ. Be sure the belt you are using is a fabric wrapped belt. Some automotive belts are rubber edged belts and grab hard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenjets 19 #9 Posted September 12, 2020 Hi Wallfish how do you use the 1/4 inch rod ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenjets 19 #10 Posted September 12, 2020 My belt is not fabric wrapped! I will have to get one thanks 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenjets 19 #11 Posted September 12, 2020 Thanks for the manual Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,863 #12 Posted September 12, 2020 Here are a few pictures of how Wallfish used the rod on Howard's horse. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,330 #13 Posted September 13, 2020 12 hours ago, stevasaurus said: Here are a few pictures of how Wallfish used the rod on Howard's horse. @Stepney Spenser, you should show or send a link of this post to your buddy Andrew. I saw @wallfish John saying something to him about these wire guides yesterday. A visual is often helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenjets 19 #14 Posted September 16, 2020 Thanks for the pic and all the help I now have it running well!!!! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenjets 19 #15 Posted September 21, 2020 just wanted to post my Wheel Horse pics 1 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,096 #16 Posted September 25, 2020 and what a machine @Kenjets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #17 Posted September 25, 2020 T😂 Nice tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,065 #18 Posted September 25, 2020 to Beautiful Rig you‘re own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
