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Just googled Gates B52,,,and came up with a 55" belt, which would possibly be about right. Someone has done some crap work on my truck. Just hope I don't find anything else. Many thanks.
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The books show 54.5" for most trucks, 3/4" wide.
The guide rails on the front of the manifold, especially aluminum manifolds, are easy to break. When you are adjusting the belts, don't let the alternator yoke slide down hard.
The guide rails on the front of the manifold, especially aluminum manifolds, are easy to break. When you are adjusting the belts, don't let the alternator yoke slide down hard.
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Got hold of a 55" belt today, it seems to be a good fit. The company rebuilding the radiator are going to fit a 16" fan to the back of the rad. They are also fitting a thermostatic switch into the bottom tank. Which cuts in and cuts out at set temperatures. Just need to work out now how to wire it up.
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I am also trying to get hold of an original forged steel generator bracket to replace the ali repop one which I feel does not fit at all well.
Got hold of a 55" belt today, it seems to be a good fit. The company rebuilding the radiator are going to fit a 16" fan to the back of the rad. They are also fitting a thermostatic switch into the bottom tank. Which cuts in and cuts out at set temperatures. Just need to work out now how to wire it up.
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Got hold of a 55" belt today, it seems to be a good fit. The company rebuilding the radiator are going to fit a 16" fan to the back of the rad. They are also fitting a thermostatic switch into the bottom tank. Which cuts in and cuts out at set temperatures. Just need to work out now how to wire it up.
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Sounds like a good deal! Do you know if the thermoswitch is 2 speed or 1? That will determine what kind of relay you need and how you wire it.
You can get simple fan relays anywhere...more complicated if they run 2 speed switches though..
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...oling-products
You can get simple fan relays anywhere...more complicated if they run 2 speed switches though..
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...oling-products
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Sounds like a good deal! Do you know if the thermoswitch is 2 speed or 1? That will determine what kind of relay you need and how you wire it.
You can get simple fan relays anywhere...more complicated if they run 2 speed switches though..
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...oling-products
You can get simple fan relays anywhere...more complicated if they run 2 speed switches though..
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/d...oling-products
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I've got the original generator bracket from my '48 sitting in a box, but I doubt it'd be worth the cost of shipping it over the Atlantic.
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I am looking at an original bracket next weekend. Hoping it will fit my Power Gen alternator. Which as I am sure you know resembles the original generator. If that does not come off I could contact you.
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Check with Speedway Motors. I think they have what you need but they are having trouble with their pictures so I can’t tell for sure. Suggest calling them. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Searc...ress-Up%20Kits
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No, they are mounting the fan on bars soldered on to radiator shell.