squonk 41,320 #26 Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) Belts wear from the sides. The other belt was probably originally 5/8" probably worn down to 9/16" If you have another 1/2" pulley there slip the belt on it and compare it to how that belt fits on the pulley on the engine Edited March 27, 2022 by squonk 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #27 Posted March 27, 2022 15 minutes ago, squonk said: Belts wear from the sides. The other belt was probably originally 5/8" probably worn down to 9/16" If you have another 1/2" pulley there slip the belt on it and compare it to how that belt fits on the pulley on the engine yeah but the original transmission even has a 1/2 pulley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,320 #28 Posted March 27, 2022 1 minute ago, 857lover said: yeah but the original transmission even has a 1/2 pulley A 5/8" belt would grab somewhat on that trans pulley. But I'm guessing your original belt was a 5/8 but worn down enough so it worked well. Then when you bought the new 1/2" belt it would work on light loads but slip in 3rd on that front pulley because it's too wide. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #29 Posted March 27, 2022 23 minutes ago, squonk said: Belts wear from the sides. The other belt was probably originally 5/8" probably worn down to 9/16" If you have another 1/2" pulley there slip the belt on it and compare it to how that belt fits on the pulley on the engine jeez this engine pulley won’t come off i have the set screws out but it’s holdin on really good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,320 #30 Posted March 27, 2022 What are you using to pull it off? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #31 Posted March 27, 2022 1 minute ago, squonk said: What are you using to pull it off? i have a prybar but im not trying to push on it to hard i dont wanna damage the crank i have a wheel puller kit but im not sure where i can mount it too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,320 #32 Posted March 27, 2022 You need a bearing separator to grab the pulley and a gear puller to grab the separator. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #33 Posted March 27, 2022 dont have either of those lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,320 #34 Posted March 27, 2022 Do you have a Harbor Freight nearby? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #35 Posted March 27, 2022 16 minutes ago, squonk said: Do you have a Harbor Freight nearby? yes i do but if there’s a will there is a way ! don’t know what to say besides if it works it works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #37 Posted March 27, 2022 56 minutes ago, squonk said: Do you have a Harbor Freight nearby? what size should the pulley be i know it should be 1 inch bore 1/2 v but like the diameter of the pulley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,320 #38 Posted March 27, 2022 Should look like this one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #39 Posted March 27, 2022 1 minute ago, squonk said: Should look like this one. yeah i just measured this one at 2-1/2 inches so i guess that’s what i’ll get 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,720 #40 Posted March 27, 2022 @857lover you say it previously worked really good , not knowing any related details , that could be causing your issue , it should have been a simple find and fix. is that the drive belt that was on it before trans swap? hope you find the issue , some other member that has gone thru this , will hopefully chime in , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #41 Posted March 27, 2022 Just now, peter lena said: @857lover you say it previously worked really good , not knowing any related details , that could be causing your issue , it should have been a simple find and fix. is that the drive belt that was on it before trans swap? hope you find the issue , some other member that has gone thru this , will hopefully chime in , pete no i actually changed the drive belt when i put the trans in along with transmission oil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
