I have bought my first petrol mower, its only new to me. Bit of a classic I suspect, though the badge says Flymo, I don't think they ever made one of these. Anyway the timing belt is about finished and I cannot find a model or genuine make for the mower. Any ideas how to get exactly the right belt with little or no information. Do I take the belt off and go round the shops asking, or is there an easier way?
Many thanks
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davbell22602
Is there any visible or stamped numbers on the belt anywhere? If not Id take it off and hit auto parts stores to get a replacement.
okey...If all else fails ...Take string and loop it tight 'round the bare pulleys. Measure. Determine the belt configuration-?V?-flat? Width. If V try to measure the angle and thickness. Go on line and you will find numerous vendors offering charts with the specs. Assuming you have some means of slack adjustment add and inch or so to the length. If no adjustment (install like a bike chain) go with the net measurement as most belts will stretch slightly in use. I'm using this approach on a modified auto belt search.
okey...If all else fails ...Take string and loop it tight 'round the bare pulleys. Measure. Determine the belt configuration-?V?-flat? Width. If V try to measure the angle and thickness. Go on line and you will find numerous vendors offering charts with the specs. Assuming you have some means of slack adjustment add and inch or so to the length. If no adjustment (install like a bike chain) go with the net measurement as most belts will stretch slightly in use. I'm using this approach on a modified auto belt search.
Ps. If you are referring to the belt you show us in the pic, it is a V and should not be hard to replace. Looks to be a "drive" belt.
#7
exotion
Take the mower to napa and they will take.care of.you .
#8
Fish
Looking at Flymo pics, it looks like a flymo, just 20 years or so old. They have a great site
