Dakota 70 #1 Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) Hello, I picked up a 8hp 4 speed for $100 a few days and it runs and drives good but the belt slips in 3rd gear when I take off. I’m assmuing the drive belt has stretched over it’s years of use so I’m looking for a new one. What is the length of the drive belt? Edited May 25, 2018 by Dakota Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,488 #2 Posted May 25, 2018 Click on the pictures. Belt dimensions have been added to the pages that come up. 1973 with horizontal engine crankshaft 1973 with vertical engine crankshaft Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota 70 #3 Posted May 25, 2018 Thanks for the info and the link! Just to be sure I need a cloth sides one correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,488 #4 Posted May 25, 2018 11 hours ago, Dakota said: Thanks for the info and the link! Just to be sure I need a cloth sides one correct? Correct. FHP (Fractional horse power) belts for electric motors use the same belt dimensions but for 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 3/4 hp. That's where the fractional comes from. Get a power rated belt designed for the higher hp tractor application. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota 70 #5 Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) @gwest_ca https://m.ebay.com/itm/Premium-Replacement-Belt-For-TORO-WHEEL-HORSE-787100-78-7100-939808-5-8X82-/172141058191 does the belt in this link look correct? Edited May 26, 2018 by Dakota Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,488 #6 Posted May 26, 2018 They say it replaces the 7473 so we have to take their word on it. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
