The most common reasons for belt failure are improper belt tension (too loose or too tight), poor alignment, pulley damage or distortion, environment (excessive heat and ozone), and using an improper ...

Working as a General Motors and ASE Master Technician, teaching automotive technology and being involved in the auto repair industry for over 50 years, I saw how two, three or more “V”-drive belts ...

Finding the right combination of brackets, bolts, pulleys and front-drive accessories is challenging for older cars. We've done the swap meet scrounging, the junkyard crawl, and we've even prowled ...

Misaligned pulleys are one of the biggest contributors to premature failed belts, negatively affecting drive efficiency and shortening the life of the belt significantly, states engineering ...

The Oxford Chain Laser uses your motorcycle's sprocket or pulley to project a laser down the centre of the chain or belt, making wheel alignment quick and accurate.

Hand-held electrical discharge detectors can help assess the condition of operating motors. Photo: SKF USA Inc. Laser-equipped belt alignment tools accurately align belt-driven machines, including ...