Serpentine drive belt systems have been standard equipment on new vehicles for quite some time. Much more efficient than multiple V-belt drives due to reduced friction, a single, flat drive belt also ...

Do you ever look at your classic small-block Chevy with its 20th century V-belt drive system and wonder why it is still there? This happens when you're on a long weekend drive and get a generator ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.

About one-third of the electric motors in the industrial and commercial sectors use belt drives. Belt drives provide flexibility in the positioning of the motor relative to the load. Pulleys (sheaves) ...

Sometimes finding a matching set of V-belt pulleys and brackets for a big-block can be a bit difficult. Fortunately, the aftermarket has toed the line and offers kits for all the front drive ...

Many car owners overlook the significance of each component of their vehicle; the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is a vital component of a car. If it breaks, you might end up stranded on the ...

CARS.COM — All cars have an accessory belt that drives features such as the alternator and air-conditioning compressor, and perhaps the water and power steering pumps. This belt is usually mounted ...

Serpentine drive belt systems have been standard equipment on new vehicles for quite some time. Much more efficient than multiple V-belt drives due to reduced friction, a single, flat drive belt also ...