[ACkid]

Replaced the drive belt on a Gleaner G combine. Started the engine and the belt was broke before I even got out of the cab. The belt was brand new, not used. It was a pretty clean break, not shredded. Any suggestions on what might have caused that? I hate to put on a new on just to see what happens. They're a little pricey. Thanks

 

[gmguy]

traction drive or engine to mainshaft?

 

[tjdno1]

Agco belt? I found that Agco belts tend to break in high stress areas like drives on my model M, I started getting my belts from Agkits.com and shipped next day air were cheaper and faster than most of the Agco belts, they sell Q Power belts. They seem to last a lot longer. Allis Chalmers - Gleaner G, GH, F, F2, F3 Combine Belts

 

[ACkid]

Engine to mainshaft

 

[gmguy]

does the mainshaft roll over freely? pulley tight, or is wobbling on tapered splines?

idler lining up worth a darn?