Beta 14/16 - Ribbed Alternator Belt. Good Fix?

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101chugger

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Hi,
My Beta 14 has the original v section engine/water pump/alternator pulleys. I've suffered the black dust and short-lived belts scenario for a number of years. I don't want to upgrade to the Beta polyvee longitudinal belt kit yet, so I'm keen to try a lateral ribbed belt as a cheaper and simpler option. Can anyone with experience of fitting the ribbed belt on a Beta 14 or 16 give me advice please ? Did it work? If so what supplier did they use and what is the part number. Or if I have to provide measurements, which ones please?
 
carpetsauce said:
Hi,
My Beta 14 has the original v section engine/water pump/alternator pulleys. I've suffered the black dust and short-lived belts scenario for a number of years. I don't want to upgrade to the Beta polyvee longitudinal belt kit yet, so I'm keen to try a lateral ribbed belt as a cheaper and simpler option. Can anyone with experience of fitting the ribbed belt on a Beta 14 or 16 give me advice please ? Did it work? If so what supplier did they use and what is the part number. Or if I have to provide measurements, which ones please?
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I replaced the belt on my Beta 20 with a toothed belt several years ago and the black dust problem disappeared. Can’t remember where I bought it - probably Beta - but shouldn’t be too hard to match the size if you don’t want to buy from them.
 
Gates branded 'cogged' belts are pretty good.
There are several different sections of V belt.
The RS catalogue is a good link to the data sheets etc.
 
Wing Mark said:
Gates branded 'cogged' belts are pretty good.
There are several different sections of V belt.
The RS catalogue is a good link to the data sheets etc.
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Gates or dayco Extra duty belts.

Make sure your pulleys are clean and rust free.

I took one off a generator the other day that had been on for a 1000hrs
 
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