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R50/53 Time to replace the belt

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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Time to replace the belt

Does anyone know what belt manufacture Randy Webb used on his under drive pulley in around 2004?
Or does anyone know how I can contact him to get the information on his modification.

Modification was done at a "Pulley Party" in Albuquerque I think in 2004
 
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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Think randy was doing 15% reduction...with the us sizing system a 535 length belt is usually fine with a 15% or 17%. Most suggest using a new belt EVERY 2 YEARS.....all the aftermarket belts are a bit thinner than the oem belts....napa dayco, etc are all similar...goodyear gatorback belts have had a few issues.....
Think randy went back to flying full time the last time i heard.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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OK – Thank You

The belt size is still on the belt, just wanted to use the same manufacture.
The belt is still in good shape visually, but, it’s over seven or maybe even eight years old, there is only about an 1/8” left on the tensioner – time for a change.
 
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