Diesel RVs: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Gotta have a belt first!

Hey the rope trick is a good idea! Thanks Bobby!

On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 12:43 AM, <liberty1@gmail.com> wrote:

Trish, Not only do you have to worry about length, but width, and angle. If you have a belt that you think might be right, twist it around so you can see how it fits in the compressor pulley. The belt should fit in the groove so that the top sits a little bit out of the groove. Obviously, the angle of the belt should match the angle of the pulley. Now you have two of the three specs you need. If no one comes up with the magic part number, put a piece of rope around the compressor pulley and the drive pulley and mark the rope where the ends cross. (Actually, you will probably want to get Kevin to do all that.) Take the belt and rope to Carquest or NAPA and they can find a match, if they are in the mood. Good luck. Bobby
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From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
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Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 23:02:07 -0500
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Gotta have a belt first!

Oops, forgot that Kevin took the a/c belt off because we used the a/c from my 81 300D & the belt won't fit on the '80 300SD.

I've been researching on Rock, PP, AutoHauz, Oreilly, NAPA (apparently they no longer carry MB parts, in the select vehicle area they do not offer MB any more)

I'm confused as to which belt to get & I can't find it local so I want to get the right one the first time...I have enough oops parts I've bought online and not returned.

Rock: Many to choose from. Automatically disregard the cheapest $1.95. Goodyear size is 36.5. Gates size is 36 7/8. Acdelco 36 7/8.

Autohauz: 13x925 I'm guessing that's in mm?

Soooo what length is the correct one??? It makes no sense that the brands Rock carries have different sizes.

And WOW I'm looking for the washer water bottle. I was shocked at the price PP wants! I'm not on that page any more, but it was something upwards of $100! I'll wash out a milk jug & rig it in there before I spend THAT kind of money for a clean windshield!

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Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com