[masraum]

Originally Posted by masraum

I think you're going to have multiple issues with using automotive belts. 1 automotive belts come in different lengths and widths, so you need to get the width right 2 different belts (auto, mower, dryer) have a different V-angle, I believe, so you'll want one that matches your sprockets, and I'm guessing your belt is closer to parallel on the sides vs being V shaped. 3 automotive belts that look like they have teeth, are I think, just to make the belt bend around a tight radius. They are less like a sine wave and more like a V-notch, but what you have looks like a tight sine wave. If the sprockets have teeth that go into the notches, then you probably need the notches to be the appropriate size.

It's worth a shot, and might work if the belt broke to get you home, but I suspect you're going to be SOL if trying to use an automotive belt.

I just realized, you're probably not talking about cogged V-belts (which is what came to mind). you're probably talking about timing belts. Interesting. I'm still thinking that many/most are going to be too wide, and probably have the wrong profile for the teeth.



automotive V-belt


automotive timing belt, probably the closest, but still probably won't work, IMO.