Link Belts

[Bradley]

Can anyone recommend the proper size and style link belt for replacing the hydraulic belt on my 1614? The time is coming for it to be replaced and I had a friend suggest a link belt. Anyone use these? Thanks

[2manytoyz]

I had some information somewhere about the link belts that others use. I don't have hydraulics so I don't need them, but if I find the information, I'll post it.

BTW, Great looking tractor you have there!!

[Bradley]

Thanks alot 2many! I'm enjoying it. Not too shabby of a powerking in your avatar either buddy. :thThumbsU

[2manytoyz]

Thanks, that is the way it looked when I bought it a couple months ago, too bad it didn't run that good then. But with a lot of help and a few parts, it runs almost as good as it looks. Now to get the bugs worked out of the tiller I have on it so I can have it start paying for itself.

I found the information on the link belts. They are called Power-Twist and here is a link to to see what they look like: http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/powertwistplus.htm . From what I read, they are not cheap.

From the information, it says for a 1978 PK 2418, you want the 1/2" wide material and need 25 inches of belting. I would bet that your tractor would need the same, but I am not sure. I don't have my service manual handy to check how the sizes changed over the years, but at least this is a start.

I hope this helps.

[Kbeitz]

I got about 600 feet of 1/2 " link belt... I love it... I don't like the power twist type. I have the supreme link belt. It buttons with rivet heads.

[Bradley]

I have the supreme link belt. It buttons with rivet heads.

That is the kind that someone told me to use. It connected together with rivets. Thanks for the info fellas.

[Kbeitz]

It come with a tool that looks like a snap ring spander... If you dont have one you can use a pair of wire dikes...

[2manytoyz]

Thanks, Kbeitz. Those sound like a stronger belt than the power-twist. Another note to self dealing with optional parts for if I get another PK with hydraulics.

[Kbeitz]

The belt is much stronger than the plastic power twist stuff. Power twist is made out of plastic and if the belt slips it will melt... The supreme belt is made out of something different like laminated rubber ??? The only place the link-belt does not work is places where you need a back idler. The noise form a back idler on the rivets would drive you nuts...
http://user.pa.net/~kbeitz/Post-em/link%20belt.jpg

[Maybar]

I sure need some of that belting.

You see, this grinder is one I built in shop class 51 years ago. Everything was shop built except the bearings, a set screw, the stones, a washing machine motor and the belt which was installed when it was made. It has completely worn out one set of wheels and working on the second. The reason I need some of that belt is the grinder would need to be dis-assembled to replace the original belt and it is all press fit and i don't wanna do that.

[cajun66]

My tractor came with one of these.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g260/cajun66/tractor/DSCF3000.jpg

[Kbeitz]

http://user.pa.net/~kbeitz/Kevin/Tractor%20pictures/link%20belt.jpg

[teddy]

I was able to get a box of POWER TWIST belt (a box of 100' with only 7-8' gone.) at a auction for $3.00!!!!! a STEAL!!!!! It was buried under some pvc fittings!!!!! It works great on my blowers and woodworking equipment. I just replaced my hydro belt on my PK. It is the offset pump connected to the fly wheel. I quick fix. But took off a worn link belt. I can see that the material is alot different!!!!! Wont be surprised if I have to put another power twist belt on before fall! Link belt seems to be the route to go!!! But in a pinch, just keep her going!!

[Tractor-Holic]

Maybar,I've seen "Emergency Fan Belts" in parts stores like Pep Boys and Auto-Zone that looks just like the link belts pictured here,bet that would fill the bill for your grinder!..(they might not be genuine "Link-Belt",but very similar)..
You can install them without taking anything apart just like the Link Belt--I used one to fix a busted washer machine belt once,and it sure was a lot easier than taking it apart,in fact,I'm not so sure I'd have been successfull at getting it back together and working,had I tried putting a "normal" V-belt on it..it only costed 7.99 too!.less than the "right" belt was!..