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Bob Mathis
08-29-2015, 05:36 PM
Will I went to replace my S/C belt and not going to happen. First getting off was hell. Then went to install the new one and no way was that going to happen. I got a Gates Green Strip K080510 that the parts list said to use. It says it is 51 1/2 OC and the Gator is 50.00. May be I have a wrong belt. Any one have some advice.
martyo
08-29-2015, 06:40 PM
What is the number and brand on the best you took off?
Bob Mathis
08-30-2015, 03:39 AM
Goodyear Gator Back 4080505.
RF Overlord
08-30-2015, 05:32 AM
The correct Gates belt is KO80510. I've never had any issue with replacement.
Marauderjack
08-30-2015, 06:13 AM
May be a stupid question but are you unloading the tensioner Bob??:confused:
RubberCtyRauder
08-30-2015, 06:19 AM
This will sound odd but this works in other belt applications, turn belt "inside out" the OD is larger than the ID where the belt is measured and then once in desired location turn it right side out again.
Bob Mathis
08-30-2015, 06:27 AM
Yes I did unload the tensioner. I just not sure what I was doing wrong. Have installed a lot of sup. belts.
lji372
08-30-2015, 06:30 AM
Smaller s/c pulley will give you a little extra belt room :D
Marauderjack
08-30-2015, 06:43 AM
Yes I did unload the tensioner. I just not sure what I was doing wrong. Have installed a lot of sup. belts.

I have to remove the blower idler to install new belts then unload the tensioner and fight the idler back in......need 3 hands to do this well!!:argue:
martyo
08-30-2015, 07:06 AM
I have to remove the blower idler to install new belts then unload the tensioner and fight the idler back in......need 3 hands to do this well!!:argue:

Your belt routing is different than his.
martyo
08-30-2015, 07:07 AM
Goodyear Gator Back 4080505.

And the p/n on the belt you got is what?
lji372
08-30-2015, 07:15 AM
K080510HD on my trilogy
lji372
08-30-2015, 07:23 AM
42183


No problems with these on my end:beer:
Marauderjack
08-30-2015, 07:43 AM
And the p/n on the belt you got is what?

I realize that Marty.....just sayin' there MAY be alternate ways.....YO!!:beer:
FordNut
08-30-2015, 07:50 AM
Not sure what your tensioner setup is.

I have a Thump-rrr tensioner with the additional gripper plate. The gripper plate is in the way of full travel so I have to put partial tension on the tensioner, then remove the setscrew, then move the tensioner some more to get my belt on. Then reinstall the travel-stop setscrew. Also, I have to put the belt on the ribbed pulleys first because of the lip, and then slide it over the smooth edge of the idler pulley on the tensioner.

Maybe some of those ideas will help.
sailsmen
08-30-2015, 10:44 AM
The "Gates Green Strip" has very little stretch and the "Gator" has a lot of stretch, like a rubber band.
Bob Mathis
08-30-2015, 04:30 PM
Got the belt on. Thanks all.
lji372
08-30-2015, 05:46 PM
I was going to add, may take two people. That tensioner does need to be pulled back a bit..

Glad you got it sorted