selecting a serpentine belt

[big-n-italian]

i am trying to select the right length serpentine belt for my SC car and have a question.

have tied a string around all the SC-related pulleys, and i now have a belt length based on the length of my string.

but if i buy a belt that length, the tensioner wont work. so i obviously need to buy a slightly-shorter belt than the length of my string. but the question is, how short?

anyone know? or should i just ask the company i am buying the belt from and let them decide? would they even know? thanks.

 

[Photog1]

A little shorter but not too short but short enough

 

[GTSnake]

Why don't you measure the belt you had on there before?

 

[FE 065]

If you don't get the belts dirty, most auto parts stores will let you keep exchanging one you've bought until you've got the right one,

 

[big-n-italian]

Why don't you measure the belt you had on there before?

i am changing one pulley and considering adding another to get more belt "meat" on the SC.

 

[big-n-italian]

A little shorter but not too short but short enough

i'll be sure to tell that to the guy behind the parts counter! LOL

 

[boman]

Here's a possibility. Have someone move the tensioner to the position that it would be when the belt is installed and then use your string to measure the required length.

Boman

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

You're buying a blower belt? Now all thats left is, hood, doors, trunk, engine, tranny, interior, gas tank, bumpers, headlights, foglights, supercharger, steering wheel and a few other pieces and you'll have your first VIPER! I knew Vipers were hand built but you're taking it to the extreme

 

[big-n-italian]

Here's a possibility. Have someone move the tensioner to the position that it would be when the belt is installed and then use your string to measure the required length.

i think we have a winner! thanks!

(now WHY didnt i think of that?)

 

[Asp Man]

When you find the right size, but two, keep one in with the spare tire.

 

[big-n-italian]

When you find the right size, but two, keep one in with the spare tire.

ANOTHER great idea! thanks!