[AT] Flat belt vs. pulley width?

[Al Jones]

Thanks guys!  If I try it, I don't think I can center the belt on the
pulley.  There are bolts that hold the bearings in place on it and
unless I'm REAL careful, they'll rub the belt.

Al

On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 3:27 PM, Dean VP <deanvp at att.net> wrote:
> Al,
>
>   It should work ok, except you will have the equivalent of a 5" belt as far
> as drive strength goes. In my limited experience a longer belt is easier to
> keep aligned on the pulley.
>
> Dean VP
> Snohomish, WA 98290
>
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>
> Hi everyone,
>
>  Say you have a pulley that's 5" wide.  Can you run a 6" wide belt on it, or
> do you have to stick with a belt the same width or narrower than the pulley?
>
> I want a longer belt for my IH 4E hammer mill before I go to a show again.
> I have a 4" belt for it but it's only 8' long (when laced
> together) and you have to keep it fiddle string-tight.
>
> Al
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