Gatorback belts
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I used one on my 92 F150 5.0L. I really liked it.
With the Motorcraft belts, right after it rained, the belt would squeek (after the belt got broke in). I was putting new MC belts on the truck every 5,000 miles.
I put the Gatorback on and drove it for 40,000 miles without a squeek ever.
With the Motorcraft belts, right after it rained, the belt would squeek (after the belt got broke in). I was putting new MC belts on the truck every 5,000 miles.
I put the Gatorback on and drove it for 40,000 miles without a squeek ever.
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From: Kansas
Originally Posted by xtrford
Anyone here use them? Are they any good or should I just go motorcraft?
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The cross cut design keeps the belt cooler so it last longer. I too have have good luck with them.
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From: Asheville,NC
I replaced a Dayco belt on a 93 F-150 with a 5.0 that would squeal for days after it had rained. I put a Gatorback on it and never heard another sound.
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