Where are Dayco pulleys made?
The pulley is in a Dayco box, which is labled Made in Germany.
How do you identify a pulley?
To be more precise, you can wrap a string tightly around the flat of the pulley where your belt rides. Mark the string where they overlap, then measure its length. Divide that number by 3.14.
Where are gates pulleys made?
It used to be ordering a Gates belt, tensioner, or pulley was a power lock for quality. Everybody knew, or thought they knew, that Gates was the OEM supplier of pulleys for GM; that Gates pulleys were made in Canada; and that Gates used high end NTN bearings (the guts of any pulley).
How do you pick a V-belt pulley?
V-Belt & Pulley Selection
- Speed (rpm) of drive and driven shafts.
- Motor power (HP or KW)
- Type of “prime mover” or motor and starting style for electric motors.
- Shaft diameter of drive and driven shafts (inch or metric)
- Duty cycle (to allow selection of a suitable service factor)
How do you read a belt code?
The number following it is the outside length of the belt in tenths of inches. The inside length of the belt is typically 2″ less for a 4L belt, and 1-1/2″ less for a 3L belt. An example would be 4L460, which would be 46″ long outside, 44″ inside.
How do you read serpentine belt numbers?
The first one, and the more recognizable one, is the manufacturer’s part number, which is referenced when ordering the part. The second, and lesser known one, is a global industry standard number that indicates the size of the belt.
Which pulley is the tensioner?
The tensioner pulley is on the end of a spring-loaded tensioner. The accessory drive belt rides on the pulley while the spring-loaded portion of the assembly puts tension on the accessory drive belt to keep it tight enough so that it doesn’t slip on the rest of the pulleys.
Is a tensioner pulley the same as an idler pulley?
The primary distinction between tensioners and idler pulleys is the presence of an adjustable bolt. Tensioners are positioned on the bolt through mounting. Idler pulleys are not mounted to an adjustable bolt. However, the differences between idler pulleys and tensioners also extend to purpose.
What kind of pulleys does Dayco make?
As a complement to its accessory drive belts and tensioners, Dayco provides a wide range of pulleys and idlers in stamped and formed steel, plastic and powdered metal, with various bearing configurations to suit even the highest belt loading. The idler pulleys are available to be sub-assembled to engineered brackets.
How do you cross reference Dayco belts?
Use an automotive belt cross reference chart to cross reference Dayco belts. Find the model number of the Dayco belt in question, and note all the other belts on the same row. Belts on the same row are interchangeable with one another.
How does the Dayco automatic belt tensioner work?
The Dayco Automatic Belt Tensioner utilizes a “flat spring” technology, which allows for an increase in torque to be transmitted to the belt when needed. In a conventional V-belt system, this torque is limited to static tension due to the belt adjustments having loacked centers.
Why choose Dayco?
Dayco’s high-quality belts, front end drive system components, hydraulics, hoses and tools are all designed to enhance vehicle performance and ease of installation. Plus, we have additional resources available at your fingertips to help make any repair a cinch.