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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 11:06 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Racemate alt/water pump
> <... not sure I understand the difference between a v belt, multi
rib belt and a serpentine belt ...>
>
> V-belt is cheaper and
lasts longer, serpentine belts bend both ways,
> multi-rib belts I
haven't seen much of, but I think they're a lot like
>
serpentine.
>
I have a multi-rib belt on an air compressor, been on
there for a least 15 years and still drives the compressor (2hp and original
belt).
I believe belts if changed regularly will be no
problem. The friction losses due to many belts is another matter. My
$.02.
Wendell
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