KE4AVB wrote:creia wrote:For me it is the v-belts that have been giving me fits lately. I went on the limb again this to see if my supplier has resolve their problem from last Summer. Guess what, they haven't as they still sending out short belts. What worst was I order from different supplier and sent me the same brand of belts @ 2X the price.
We got to be really careful about buying parts lately as there are a lot bad actors out there.
Sorry that I'm going away from the piston topic but wanted to address the v-belts, I had the same problem last year expcially with AYP. Dunno if Stens have inproved or not but I got a message from them and here is part of it.
"NEW 2 Year Belt Warranty
At Stens we’re so confident in the quality of the Stens OEM Replacement Belts and TrueBlue Belts that as of April 1, 2019, they are covered with a full TWO YEAR warranty from time of end user purchase. This is TWICE the warranty cover of any other belt supplier!
Produced in a certified manufacturing facility, TrueBlue Belts are made for heavy-duty and extreme clutching applications. Every batch is size verified for dimensional accuracy, and double wrapped with a tough inner Aramid cord for strength and extended wear."
Not endorsing Stens as I have had problems with their belts also, but might be a step in the right direction. Guess time will tell.