WH656 9 #1 Posted April 30, 2019 Hi all, wheel horse 656. I cant seem to find what exactly the depth of the v-belt should be? Places around here sell .5" and I am concerned if the tractor takes .31" it will either not work or HIT the belt shield. Anyone have experience on this? Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,074 #2 Posted April 30, 2019 There is a thread going on S/G Belts that will give you all the information you need. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH656 9 #3 Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) I may have missed it but I see nothing on there about belt depth or for a wh656. I did not see any manuals with this information I needed either. The closest I can find from a belt dealer is: Outside Circumference 70.00 1778.00 Top Width 0.50 12.70 Belt Depth 0.3125 <-- this has me concerned 7.9375 Edited April 30, 2019 by WH656 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,689 #4 Posted April 30, 2019 656 should have had WH 1576 wgich was replaced by 9691 it has an HA setion which is 1/2" wide 5/16" deep 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,719 #5 Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, WH656 said: Hi all, wheel horse 656. I cant seem to find what exactly the depth of the v-belt should be? Places around here sell .5" and I am concerned if the tractor takes .31" it will either not work or HIT the belt shield. Anyone have experience on this? Thanks in advance. On the bottom of the belt it will not only hit the belt guard but it will actually ride right on it. Make sure you get a cloth sided belt. A rubber automotive belt will not work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH656 9 #6 Posted April 30, 2019 This happens to be exactly what TSC has and most other places actually. Ok thank you for your input sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH656 9 #7 Posted April 30, 2019 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: On the bottom of the belt it will not only hit the belt guard but it will actually ride right on it. Make sure you get a cloth sided belt. A rubber automotive belt will not work. Hi Eric. Do you mean normally it hits or just with too thick of a belt? I think that 5/16 sounds spot on considering its only one place that has belt depth of .31.. just happened to be one of the first places I had looked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,719 #8 Posted April 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, WH656 said: Hi Eric. Do you mean normally it hits or just with too thick of a belt? I think that 5/16 sounds spot on considering its only one place that has belt depth of .31.. just happened to be one of the first places I had looked. Yep. Perfectly normal for it to ride on the bottom of the belt guard when you push the clutch pedal down. You'll know you have the right width belt when it is sticking up out of the top of the pulley about 1/16 of an inch or is just level with the top of the pulley. The belt guard is what permits the clutching action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #9 Posted April 30, 2019 When it comes to the belt you need there is not alot of difference between .50 and.31. Jmo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 899 #10 Posted May 1, 2019 Only .190 or 3/16th of an inch. Thats a bit sticking up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH656 9 #11 Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Hi guys, thanks for all the helpful replies. I bought a 69" belt and seems to fit fine.. yet to drive it. For some reason the depth of .5 (not to be confused with width) is flush with the pulley which works out well, Edited May 1, 2019 by WH656 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
