jfkal
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Does anyone know the Generic coding for the Autohelm 4000 drive belt. I undestand from a previous thread on the 3000 that is is a standard belt and there is no need to pay then Autohelm premium....
Autohelm Belt
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dickh
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Sorrrry don't know the size, but if you still have the original, take it to an industrial belt/Drive supplier like Fenner, BSL(Bearing Services Ltd) or similar supplier in your area. You'll get it for about a ¼ the price from Autohelm. The size is usually written on the belt as a code number.
dickh
I'd rather be sailing...
dickh
I'd rather be sailing...
Bobingabout
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Hi there,
I posted the original query about the autohelm belt.
I tried a few automotive suppliers, and BSL did have the belt listed, but when I called them, they said the P/N I quoted was very rarely used today, and they could order some, but would need to order a quantity of at least 40!
I phoned Raytheon, (Who it seems have taken over Autohelm), and they had some in stock. I ordered two, at a cost of about £20, including VAT and postage....not much more than BSL. They arrived about 3 days later.
The phone no. of Raytheon is 02392-693611. The P/N you will need to get from your old belt, as obviously the length will vary with different installations.
I hope this helps.......
I posted the original query about the autohelm belt.
I tried a few automotive suppliers, and BSL did have the belt listed, but when I called them, they said the P/N I quoted was very rarely used today, and they could order some, but would need to order a quantity of at least 40!
I phoned Raytheon, (Who it seems have taken over Autohelm), and they had some in stock. I ordered two, at a cost of about £20, including VAT and postage....not much more than BSL. They arrived about 3 days later.
The phone no. of Raytheon is 02392-693611. The P/N you will need to get from your old belt, as obviously the length will vary with different installations.
I hope this helps.......
Bobingabout
New member
Hi,
Further to my earlier reply, I believe the belts break because, on my boat, I have to make the belt tension very tight, otherwise the belt slips on the wheel drum.
This drum is knurled, (Doesn't have teeth). I have considered reversing the broken belt, (Teeth outwards), and bonding a length of it to the drum. I should then be able to put less tension on the drive belt.
Has anyone ever tried this?
Further to my earlier reply, I believe the belts break because, on my boat, I have to make the belt tension very tight, otherwise the belt slips on the wheel drum.
This drum is knurled, (Doesn't have teeth). I have considered reversing the broken belt, (Teeth outwards), and bonding a length of it to the drum. I should then be able to put less tension on the drive belt.
Has anyone ever tried this?
kgi
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Go into your local car accessory shop and get yourself a can of belt dressing, its a spray on rubber compound wich you put on the pulleys of your car to stop the fan belt slipping, i've done it it works!!!!!!!.......keith
Bobingabout
New member
Thanks Keith, I'll give the belt dressing a try......
alanporter
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To avoid the slipping problem, I attach the autohelm belt to the steering wheel drum with a woodworkers' C-clamp. Provided there isn't too big a change of course, this works perfectly.
Alan Porter
Alan Porter
