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Technical Shop => Engine, Transmission & Rear End => Topic started by: GoMangoBoys on November 13, 2022, 03:37:09 PM

Title: correct belt sizes
Post by: GoMangoBoys on November 13, 2022, 03:37:09 PM
We have the engine close to being ready to go in the car.  It is a 383 block with alternator and power steering and no AC.  What size belts do we need to buy?
Thanks
Title: Re: correct belt sizes
Post by: 7E-Bodies on November 14, 2022, 10:25:50 AM
I'll be following this because I have the same issue, only a 70 440 with alternator and PS, no AC, and one of the two belts (I forget which one) comes in two different sizes. I'd like to see @MoparDave (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mopardave_10) chime in if he carries them. I'd rather give him the business since he sponsors the forum.
Title: Re: correct belt sizes
Post by: MoparDave on November 14, 2022, 10:32:26 AM
Here is the belt listing
Title: Re: correct belt sizes
Post by: R/T's 4 R/P on November 14, 2022, 10:55:48 AM
Why are there 2 options for 383, 440 cars for power steering?
Federal vs Saginaw pumps?
Title: Re: correct belt sizes
Post by: Cuda_mark on November 14, 2022, 04:18:25 PM
Quote from: MoparDave on November 14, 2022, 10:32:26 AM
Here is the belt listing
@MoparDave (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mopardave_10) Are the Quanta belts better than they have been in the past? I heard they stretch and are only really for show cars, not drivers.
Title: Re: correct belt sizes
Post by: MoparDave on November 14, 2022, 04:31:53 PM
Depends on what you want. But generally not for drivers.
Title: Re: correct belt sizes
Post by: moreparts on November 14, 2022, 06:10:00 PM
I'm not sure if any of the sponsors carry them but Mancini Racing sells them date coded and very correct looking if anyone needs to go that route.  I'm happy with my purchase.
Title: Re: correct belt sizes
Post by: anlauto on November 14, 2022, 07:43:31 PM
Quote from: Cuda_mark on November 14, 2022, 04:18:25 PM
Quote from: MoparDave on November 14, 2022, 10:32:26 AM
Here is the belt listing
@MoparDave (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mopardave_10) Are the Quanta belts better than they have been in the past? I heard they stretch and are only really for show cars, not drivers.

I've run them on all my cars, and customer's cars...you just need to stay on them, re-tighten when needed :alan2cents: if somebody has a plain looking alternative without grooves or cogs....I'm all ears
Title: Re: correct belt sizes
Post by: 7E-Bodies on November 17, 2022, 09:36:11 AM
@MoparDave (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mopardave_10) But the power steering 70 440 w/o AC. Two belt sizes. What am I not seeing here?
Title: Re: correct belt sizes
Post by: MoparDave on November 17, 2022, 11:56:57 AM
Federal vs Saginaw pump and pulley differences. You will need to measure for what you need.