fan belt size

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by 53 moneypit, Nov 4, 2005.

  1. 53 moneypit

    53 moneypit Member

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    I am a bit confused and maybe someone can help. The fan belt on my 53 Chevy PU measures 5/8" at the widest (the outside dimension), however the Chevrolet Truck spec sheets I got from GM says it should be 3/8".

    I want to replace the small pulley on the alternator I installed with a wider one so that I can use the old pulley that matches the water pump and crankshaft pulleys. Is it 5/8 or 3/8?

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. bennyhunch

    bennyhunch Member

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    Hi Chuck
    I would measure the pulleys that you want to use and find one for the alternator that matches. Someone may have changed pulleys along the way.
    Steve
     

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