Length of C-161 drive belt

[rplosnak 0]

Could someone be so kind as to provide the correct drive belt length on a C-161.

Guy I bought it from had installed new belt and said the burning smell was coming from new belt getting worn in??!!. Didn't believe that BS.

I took everything apart to check for rub areas. Finally found belt is jumping off the spring loaded pulley on the engage lever. Thinking new belt is too long? Partstree does not show length.

If I had correct length for part # 7473 I could try new belt from local TS. If not, do the springs weaken and wear out?? Thanks for any help.

[CRE1992 143]

Yes, the springs do weaken and wear out. They are not that expensive normally, like $10-15 a spring, however it is possible there are not many NOS springs left. Whenever I get a tractor, I replace the drivebelt, idler pulley, and springs for the idler tension and the brake spring.

-Charles

[jeremi3210 744]

I used a 5L84 belt from napa on my c121 auto.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,283]

The original 7473 belt for gear transmissions is HB/5Lx81.95"

Garry

[Don1977 606]

If the belt won't stay on the first thing I would check is the idler pulley for bad bearings. The idler bracket should have a 90 degree bend at the top to stop the belt when the clutch is pushed in, it also keep the belt on the idler.