[Healeys] Correct V-belt

[Michael Oritt]

According to what I now find online it looks like an "A" Classical Heavy
Duty" belt in 24" diameter is what I should get as its cross section
dimensions match those of the 4L belt I was sold.
See the chart.

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On Sun, Mar 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM Michael Oritt <michael.oritt at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Mirek--
>
> You recommended that I rely upon the wisdom of the List--which is what I
> am doing.
> Say what you may about AI but it certainly seems to know more about the
> correct belt for automotive application than did the staff at the NAPA
> store.
> BTW all of the pulleys on my car have been converted to receive a narrow
> belt so I am really seeking general belt knowledge not specific to Healeys.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>
> On Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM <m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>> Michael, if the intelligence is artificial, why use it at all – for
>> anything!  I’d be inclined to rely on sales sources that specialize in
>> British sports cars, especially Healeys, they know what works, or the
>> wisdom of the List.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mirek
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Michael
>> Oritt
>> *Sent:* March 22, 2025 8:15 PM
>> *To:* Healeys at Autox <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Subject:* [Healeys] Correct V-belt
>>
>>
>>
>> I went to the NAPA store today to get a V-belt and was sold a smooth belt
>> with an FH (Fractional Horsepower) designation.
>> The packaging said it was for lawn and household applications of less
>> than 1 HP.
>> I asked the sales clerk if an FH belt was suitable for automotive use and
>> was told "Yes".
>> Now I see that Google AI says no--that such a belt is [i]not[/i] suitable
>> for cars.
>> Who is right--AI or NAPA and if not FH which designation is correct?
>>
>>
>>
>> Best--Michael Oritt
>>
>>
>>
>
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