Blower belt

[500bbc]

How often should it be changed?
871, 13/14 #'s, boost, 8MM belt

 

[Blackmagic94]

I would like to know this as well. Standard belt or GT style 8mm?

 

[monkeyswrench]

I don't know what official check is, I was told to look at the base of the lugs (on the "HTD" style?) and look for ant cracks or splits...like lugs rocking. Was also told if you sneeze it at all, replace the belt.

@ltbaney1 , or @BoostPower would be the know the real deal, hopefully one of them can answer.

 

[Skater368]

How often should it be changed?
871, 13/14 #'s, boost, 8MM belt

you shouldn’t be allowed to own a supercharger. You are part of the problem

you, as a good example, should de-tune and be more environmentally responsible...

 

[rrrr]

If you would fix that blower surge, you wouldn't need to keep buying replacements.

 

[BoostPower]

I don't know what official check is, I was told to look at the base of the lugs (on the "HTD" style?) and look for ant cracks or splits...like lugs rocking. Was also told if you sneeze it at all, replace the belt.

@ltbaney1 , or @BoostPower would be the know the real deal, hopefully one of them can answer.

Similar to a tire or worn our rubber[emoji38] look for cracks streaks or burning. Usually an 8mm belt will go 2-3 seasons with average West Coast Use unlike a rubber [emoji1318][emoji1303]


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[Blackmagic94]

What is the best brand to run

 

[500bbc]

you shouldn’t be allowed to own a supercharger. You are part of the problem

you, as a good example, should de-tune and be more environmentally responsible...

It's just for looks, no rotors in the case.

 

[500bbc]

If you would fix that blower surge, you wouldn't need to keep buying replacements.

I fixed the surge, just dialed the idle up to 4500 rpm.

 

[ltbaney1]

I don't know what official check is, I was told to look at the base of the lugs (on the "HTD" style?) and look for ant cracks or splits...like lugs rocking. Was also told if you sneeze it at all, replace the belt.

@ltbaney1 , or @BoostPower would be the know the real deal, hopefully one of them can answer.

we run the "old" style belt with square teeth rather then "new" round tooth style. my normal check is turn the belt inside out and inspect for any cracks or fraying. if we have any backfires or the like the belt gets changed. another thing I think adds to the life of the belt is the way we run our tensioner, we push the belt from the inside out rather than the inside in. i feel it puts less pressure on the belt, and we wouldnt clear the fuel pump if we pushed it in. i also do my best to not get any fuel or brake cleaner on the belt.

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

I thought this thread was about women's belts.

 

[waterhorse]

I thought this thread was about women's belts.

It is, why are we talking abut Supercharger drive components?

 

[rrrr]

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Nothing like a FED with weedburners to cause a stiffy!

 

[Clank123]

Nothing like a FED with weedburners to cause a stiffy!

I agree...here’s one I restored about 20 years ago...

Of course a 392 on Nitro in a boat is pretty cool too!